THANK WRAY.

The True Cost of Michael Wray's Votes

Michael Wray's votes in Raleigh consistently aligned with corporate PACs, not the people of District 27. Here is the cost of his votes on your wallet and your community.

Wray's Votes: The True Cost

Wray's $200 Million Funding Claim: A $55.4 Million Exaggeration

Representative Wray has claimed credit for securing $200 million in legislator-directed funding. However, official records from the NC General Assembly's Fiscal Research Division reveal the actual total is $144.6 million.

His claim is exaggerated by $55.4 million (a 27% inflation).

KEY FINDINGS:
  • 94% of Funds in Last 4 Years: $136.1 million of the $144.6 million was secured between 2021-2025, after Wray had spent 15 years in office with minimal results.
  • Credit for Other Districts: For 18 of his 20 years in the legislature, Wray claimed credit for funding in counties he did not represent. Official records show he only represented Halifax, Northampton, and Warren in specific configurations over the years.

This surge in short-term, non-recurring funding came at a high price: Wray's votes for bills that hurt District 27 long-term.

Silent on Gerrymandering? Thank Wray.

He issued no statements or press releases criticizing the 2023 gerrymandering of Senate District 2, which includes Halifax and Warren counties. While Rodney Pierce leads the fight for voting rights, Wray remains silent.

He even voted against the redistricting bill (HB 898, 2023) but said nothing to defend his constituents' representation.

Your Auto Insurance Gone Up Recently? Thank Wray.

He voted to increase auto insurance coverage requirements (SB 452, 2023), a move that benefits the insurance industry and drives up costs for every driver in North Carolina.

Concerned About Violent Crime? Thank Wray.

He voted to remove sheriffs' authority to approve or deny pistol permits (SB 41, 2023), putting more guns on our streets and weakening local law enforcement's ability to keep communities safe.

Your Light Bill or Homeowners Insurance Higher? Thank Wray.

He voted with Republicans to override Governor Cooper's veto of HB 488 (2023), directly increasing utility and insurance costs for families across the district.

FOLLOW THE MONEY: This vote was backed by his corporate donors:
  • Dominion Energy PAC — $15,250
  • Duke Energy PAC — $12,400
  • NC Homebuilders Association PAC — $5,000

Thank Wray for Making it Easier to Poison Your Air and Water.

He voted with Republicans to override Governor Cooper's veto of HB 600 (2023), weakening the power of the NC Department of Environmental Quality to protect our natural resources.

Can't Sit in Your Backyard Because of Pollution? Thank Wray.

He voted to cap damages in nuisance lawsuits (HB 467, 2017), protecting large polluters (like hog farms) from full accountability to homeowners and communities.

FOLLOW THE MONEY: He took $21,300 from the NC Farm Bureau PAC.

Struggling with Broadband Reception? Thank Wray.

He voted to protect the big internet providers and stop municipalities from creating their own ISP (HB 129, 2011), ensuring rural communities remain underserved.

FOLLOW THE MONEY: He took $5,000 from AT&T PAC and $6,500 from Charter Communications NC PAC.

Michael Wray voted with Republicans 85% of the time in the 2023-24 session.
He is not his own man. The question is: Whose man is he?

SOURCES:

[1] NCGA Roll Call #588 (2023) on SB 452. [2] NCGA Roll Call #140 (2023) on SB 41 Veto Override. [3] NCGA Roll Call #479 (2023) on HB 488 Veto Override. [4] Transparency USA, Michael Wray Contributions (2017-Present). [5] NCGA Roll Call #614 (2023) on HB 600 Veto Override. [6] NCGA Roll Call #488 (2017) on HB 467 Veto Override. [7] NCGA Roll Call #155 (2011) on HB 129. [8] NC General Assembly Fiscal Research Division, Legislator-Directed Appropriations Data (2005-2025). [9] NCGA Roll Call #542 (2023) on HB 898.

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