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Justin Ray
Justin Ray is a member of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas, representing Position 3. He assumed office on December 7, 2023. His current term ends in 2027.
Ray ran for election to the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District to represent Position 3 in Texas. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Justin Ray earned a bachelor's degree and a J.D. from the University of Houston.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Texas, elections (2023)
General election
General election for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Position 3
Justin Ray defeated Leslie Martone and Michelle Fennick in the general election for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Position 3 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Justin Ray (Nonpartisan) | 43.5 | 23,725 |
 | Leslie Martone (Nonpartisan) | 39.2 | 21,364 | |
 | Michelle Fennick (Nonpartisan)  | 17.3 | 9,465 | |
| Total votes: 54,554 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ray in this election.
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 135
Incumbent Jon Rosenthal defeated Justin Ray and Paul Bilyeu in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 135 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jon Rosenthal (D) | 49.1 | 36,760 |
| Justin Ray (R) | 48.7 | 36,460 | |
 | Paul Bilyeu (L) | 2.3 | 1,703 | |
| Total votes: 74,923 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135
Incumbent Jon Rosenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jon Rosenthal | 100.0 | 9,553 |
| Total votes: 9,553 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135
Justin Ray defeated Merrilee Rosene Beazley in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Ray | 83.9 | 7,412 |
 | Merrilee Rosene Beazley | 16.1 | 1,427 | |
| Total votes: 8,839 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 135
Paul Bilyeu advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 135 on March 21, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Bilyeu (L) |
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Ray's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Justin Ray did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Justin Ray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ray's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Public Education:Texas is an economic engine of opportunity and prosperity. Our state's economy will continue to grow only with an educated population. As a father of children in public schools, a school volunteer, and the husband and son of public-school teachers, I understand the unique challenges facing our Texas school districts. As State Representative, I will draw upon my first-hand experiences working directly with the hardworking public-school teachers and administrators. I will support measures that address the needed school funding and teacher salaries. The State of Texas should strive to work hand in hand with school boards, teachers, and parents to provide an excellent education for Texas children.
- Keeping Taxes & Regulations Low:Texas is a destination for businesses and families due to our pro-business environment. Our State must continue to embrace policies that encourage business investment and entrepreneurship. We must strive to keep regulation and taxes low in order to maintain a business-friendly environment that is the foundation of Texas' economic prosperity. My experience as mayor, working with businesses in the community and understanding their role, will serve me well in Austin. I will always work for the residents of House District 135 to encourage economic, regulatory, and taxation policy that supports and incentivizes growth in our community.
- Public Safety:Keeping the community safe is and always will be a top priority of mine. As a longtime member of this community with three young children, it is imperative that we work to ensure HD 135 remains a safe and vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. I will continuously support the protection of the United States southern border. A secure border with Mexico is critical to the continued safety of our communities. Texas has a responsibility to work collaboratively with Federal authorities to ensure the protection of its citizens, eradicate the scourge of human trafficking, and to preserve the integrity of the rule of law. During my time as Mayor of Jersey Village, I oversaw law enforcement priorities and provided them with th
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 20, 2020
