Leela Gray

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says families in the district are “being squeezed from every direction” by homeowners insurance, rent and health care costs.[1]
• Says she is running to restore integrity to the office and that members of Congress should be held to the ethical standards expected in the military.[1]
• Points to 30 years in uniform, including three deployments, and her work in business as preparation for Congress.[2]

Background

• Officer, retiring as brigadier general, U.S. Army and Army Reserve · 1988–2018[2],[3]
• Strategic advisor, U.S. Army Cyber Command · 2019[2]
• Worked on initiatives countering terrorist propaganda, U.S. Department of State · 2014–2015[2]
• Roles at a technology startup and other companies[2]

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Elon University[3]
• Graduate degree, U.S. Army War College[3]
• Law degree, Stetson University College of Law[3]

Where they stand

• Economy & Jobs
  Says she would crack down on corporations and insurance monopolies she says drive up costs, and would end tariffs she describes as illegal.[1]
• Housing
  Says she would push to expand affordable housing.[1]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports banning insider stock trading by members of Congress, term limits and a lifetime lobbying ban for former members.[1]
• Social Security & Medicare
  Says Social Security and Medicare should be protected and strengthened.[1]
• Veterans
  Says she would cut red tape and hold the VA accountable for timely health care.[1]

Voting record

Leela Gray has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words