Overview
- Gray announced his campaign on Monday to succeed Rep. Harriet Hageman, who is pursuing a Senate run after Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she will not seek reelection.
- His campaign describes him as an America First conservative and cites internal polling that shows him leading potential primary rivals.
- As secretary of state since 2022, Gray implemented proof-of-citizenship voter registration rules, helped ban ranked-choice voting, and restricted foreign funding in elections.
- He gained national attention in 2023 by filing amicus briefs in Colorado and at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting President Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility.
- In his launch video, Gray pledges to deport all illegal immigrants, treat drug smugglers like terrorists, oppose expansive wind projects, protect girls’ sports, and counter Chinese influence.