Ray Shaw (politician)

American politician from Montana

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 77-78)
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]

1. ^ a b c d e "Ray Shaw's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
2. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
3. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
4. ^ "House District 71: Ray Shaw vs. Johanna Lester". mtstandard.com. October 27, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
5. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
6. ^ "MT State House 071". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
7. ^ "State Rep. Ray Shaw receives Patriot Award". madisoniannews.com. April 25, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
8. ^ a b "Sheridan legislator receives Distinguished Service Golden Plow Award". mfbf.org. June 17, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.

## External links[edit]

* Ray Shaw at leg.mt.gov
* Ray Shaw at ballotpedia.org
* Ray L. Shaw at ourcampaigns.com
* Ray Shaw at meic.org
* Capitol Connections: Rep. Ray Shaw on Advocating for Veterans (February 8, 2017)