Alan Gray (politician)

Alan Gray is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 75th district. Elected in 2016, he assumed office in 2017.

Alan Gray
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 75th district
In office 2017–2025
Preceded by	Rochelle Walton Gray
Succeeded by	Chanel Mosley
Personal details
Born	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rochelle Walton Gray
Children	2
Military service
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps

Early life and education

Gray was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Southwest High school, he attended St. Louis Community College.^[1]

Career

Gray served in the United States Marine Corps. He later worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation. Gray has since worked as an installation technician for Lucent. Gray is a member of the Communications Workers of America and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.^[2] He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2016 and assumed office in 2017. During his tenure, Gray has served as ranking member of the House Special Committee on Homeland Security.^[3]

In the 2024 Missouri House of Representatives election, Gray was succeeded by his niece Chanel Mosley.^[4]

Electoral history

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 2, 2016, District 75^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	2,919	63.50%
	Democratic	Teona McGhaw-Boure'	1,678	36.50%
Total votes			4,597	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2016, District 75^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	13,556	100.00%
Total votes			13,556	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 7, 2018, District 75^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	4,734	65.20%	+1.70
	Democratic	Teona McGhaw-Boure'	2,527	34.80%	−1.70
Total votes			7,261	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 6, 2018, District 75^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	11,427	100.00%	0.00
Total votes			11,427	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 4, 2020, District 75^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	3,975	59.42%	−5.78
	Democratic	Teona McGhaw-Boure'	2,715	40.58%	+5.78
Total votes			6,690	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 75^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	13,247	100.00%	0.00
Total votes			13,247	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 2, 2022, District 75^[11]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	2,196	58.00%	−1.72
	Democratic	Sylvester Taylor II	1,590	42.00%	n/a
Total votes			3,786	100.00%

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 75^[12]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Alan Gray	8,295	100.00%	0.00
Total votes			8,295	100.00%

References

1. "Alan Gray's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
2. "Representative Alan Gray". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
3. "Alan Gray". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
4. Schlinkmann, Mark (2024-08-05). "Walton family members dot north St. Louis County ballot in primary election". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
5. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 25, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
6. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 7, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
7. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 27, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
8. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
9. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 24, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
10. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
11. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
12. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.