Richard Bray

Richard Bray (born March 1, 1934) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing Senate District 37, which includes all or parts of Morgan, Owen, Putnam, Clay, Johnson and Monroe counties. Bray was first elected to the Indiana Senate in 1992, and served in the Senate until 2012, when he was succeeded by his son, Rodric Bray. He also served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1974 to 1992 and as the Morgan County Prosecuting Attorney from 1958 to 1970.

Richard Bray
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 37th district
In office
November 4, 1992 – November 7, 2012
Preceded byEdward A. Pease[1]
Succeeded byRodric Bray
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 47th district
In office
November 3, 1982 – November 4, 1992
Preceded byRichard Allen Thompson[2]
Succeeded byRalph M. Foley
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
November 6, 1974 – November 3, 1982
Preceded byJack Norman Smitherman[3]
Succeeded byEugene Raymond Leeuw
Personal details
Born(1934-03-01)March 1, 1934
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMaurine D. Sweet[4]
Children3, including Rodric
EducationIndiana University (AB, JD)

Bray served as the Assistant Majority Caucus Chair and chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee. He also served as the Ranking Member of the Commission on the Courts.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bray is the son of former member of the United States House of Representatives, William G. Bray. Bray holds AB and JD degrees from Indiana University and practices law in Martinsville, Indiana.

References
  1. "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
  2. "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
  3. "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
  4. "Richard D. Bray". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved April 3, 2018.


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