Kentucky Representative Josh Bray has been elected House majority whip by his Republican colleagues ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Bray, who represents House District 71, was selected for the leadership position Tuesday, November 10. He succeeds Rep. Jason Nemes, who lost his reelection bid in the November 3 general election.
As majority whip, Bray will help gauge support among Republican House members for legislation and caucus priorities.
“I am honored by the confidence my colleagues have placed in me, and I look forward to serving them in this role,” Bray said. “I believe good policy starts with listening, asking the right questions, and following the facts.”
Bray has previously received the endorsement of the Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) and was recognized with the Chamber’s 2024 MVP Award for his leadership on legislation important to the business community.
“Representative Bray has been a strong partner to Kentucky’s business community, and we’ve seen firsthand his willingness to take on important issues and work toward practical solutions,” said Kate Shanks, executive vice president and chief external affairs officer of the Kentucky Chamber. “We congratulate him on this new leadership role and look forward to continuing to work with him on policies that help businesses grow, support working families and create more opportunities for Kentuckians across the Commonwealth.”
Bray will serve alongside House Speaker David Osborne, Speaker Pro Tempore David Meade, Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy, and Majority Caucus Chair Suzanne Miles.
Stay tuned to The Bottom Line for more on the 2027 legislative session.
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