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Ray Shaw (politician)
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Ray Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| In office January 7, 2013 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1946 (age 78–79) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
Ray Shaw (born c. 1946) is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives for the District 71 from 2013 to 2021.
Education
[edit]Shaw attended Montana Tech and University of Montana.[1]
Career
[edit]In military, Shaw served in the United States Air Force.[1] Shaw is a businessman and owner of Rubystone Resources.[1]
On November 6, 2012, Shaw won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 71. Shaw defeated Kim Miller and Donald J. Lewinsky with 56.93% of the votes.[2] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Shaw won the election and continued serving District 71. Shaw defeated Johanna Lester with 73.89% of the votes.[3][4] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Shaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 71.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Shaw won the election and continued serving District 71. Shaw defeated Jay A. Frederick and Michael White with 57.90% of the votes.[6][1]
Awards
[edit]- 2019 Patriot Award. Presented by Major General Matt Quinn at the Montana Youth Challenge Academy.[7]
- 2019 Distinguished Service Golden Plow Award. Presented by Montana Farm Bureau Federation.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Shaw has three children. Shaw and his family live in Sheridan, Montana.[1][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Ray Shaw's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "House District 71: Ray Shaw vs. Johanna Lester". mtstandard.com. October 27, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "State Rep. Ray Shaw receives Patriot Award". madisoniannews.com. April 25, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "Sheridan legislator receives Distinguished Service Golden Plow Award". mfbf.org. June 17, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
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