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Billy McCray
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| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 29th district |
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| In office 1973–1984 |
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| Succeeded by | Eugene Anderson |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 77th district |
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| In office 1967–1972 |
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| Born | October 29, 1927 Geary, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 2012 Wichita, Kansas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Wyvette M. Williams (m. 1951) |
| Children | At least 2, incl. Melody McCray-Miller |
| Residence | Wichita, Kansas |
Billy Quincy McCray (born October 29, 1927 – died June 2, 2012) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. McCray served in both the Kansas House of Representatives and the Kansas State Senate.
Early Life and Family
Billy McCray was born in Geary, Oklahoma. In 1951, he married Wyvette M. Williams. They had several children together. One of his children, Melody McCray-Miller, later became a politician herself. She followed in her father's footsteps by joining the Kansas House of Representatives.
Political Career in Kansas
Billy McCray began his political journey in Kansas. He first ran for office in 1966. He won a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives. He served in the House for three terms, which means he was elected three times.
Moving to the Kansas Senate
After serving in the House, McCray decided to run for a different office. In the 1972 elections, he successfully moved up to the Kansas State Senate. He represented the 29th district in the Senate. He served three terms there, just like he did in the House.
During his time in the Kansas Senate, Billy McCray was a very important figure. He was the only African-American member of the Kansas Senate during his entire term. This made him a unique and influential voice in the state's government. He left the legislature after serving his three terms in the Senate.
