Ken Gray is a Republican who represented Nevada Assembly District 39 from 2022 to 2025. A U.S. Air Force veteran who retired as Chief Master Sergeant after 26 years, he resides in Dayton, Nevada, and is a husband and father committed to conservative values, veterans' support, low taxes, Second Amendment rights, and law enforcement. He resigned from the Assembly in August 2025 after appointment to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Notable achievements include serving as Lyon County Commissioner , where he spearheaded a state of economic emergency declaration and declined to enforce COVID-19 lockdown directives; roles on boards like Carson Water Sub-conservancy District and Nevada Association of Counties; and community involvement with groups such as the National Rifle Association and Project Compassion.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Extensive graduate coursework at Chapman University.
• Political Experience: Elected to Nevada Assembly District 39 in 2022, defeating Democrat Janice Noble after a close primary; served on Judiciary, Revenue, and Health and Human Services committees. Prior: Lyon County Commissioner , Nevada Association of Counties representative on Public Lands/Natural Resources and Legislative Committees, and various local/state commissions including Comstock Historic District and Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council.