Joan Bray
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| Joan Bray | |
| Missouri State Senate District 24 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Education
Bray earned her BA in English from Southwestern University in 1967. She went on to receive her MEd in Counseling and Human Relations from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 1970. She then earned her CAGS the following year.
Professional experience
Bray was an Editor for the San Antonio Express-News from 1976 to 1982. She then worked as Editor/Reporter for Saint Louis Post-Dispatch from 1983 to 1989. The following year she worked as a self-employed Freelance Journalist. From 1990 to 1992 she was District Director for Congresswoman Joan Kelly Horn. She has also worked as Adjunct Faculty Member for Webster University and Saint Louis University in 1993 and 1994, respectively.
Political experience
Bray served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002. She then joined the Missouri State Senate in 2002. She has served in that position since, representing the 24th district.
Committee membership
- Administration Committee, Missouri Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Missouri Senate
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee, Missouri Senate
- Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee, Missouri Senate
- Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee, Missouri Senate
- Transportation Committee, Missouri Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, Missouri Senate
Personal life
Bray and her husband, Carl Hoagland, have two children.
External links
- Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Sen. Bray on State Surge
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