Michael Davis is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 56th district. Elected in November 2020, Davis assumed office on January 6, 2021.
Michael Davis | |
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| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Bondon |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Harris–Stowe State University (BA) Washburn University (JD) |
Early life and education
editDavis was raised in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Harris–Stowe State University in 2015 and a Juris Doctor from the Washburn University School of Law in 2018.[1]
Career
editDavis began his career as an educator at an elementary school in the Blue Valley School District. Davis worked on campaigns for Jay Ashcroft, Adam Schnelting, and Bob Onder. He was also the engagement director with Americans for Prosperity. Davis was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[2][3][4]
As of November 2022, Davis serves on the following committees:[5]
- Crime Prevention
- Future of Right-of-Way Management and Taxation
- Judiciary
- Professional Registration and Licensing
- Special Committee on Criminal Justice
Political issues
editAbortion
editDavis voted to defund Planned Parenthood.[6]
Felony restrictions
editIn 2022, Davis introduced a bill to Missouri congress to repeal restrictions placed in 2015 to ban candidates with felony convictions from running for state or local offices. He pre-filed a bill for the 2025 session titled the "Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act," referencing felony convictions held by the incoming US President.[7]
Marriage
editIn 2022, Davis criticized Roy Blunt's vote in support of the Respect for Marriage Act.[8] He has stated support for changing the Missouri constitution to recognize domestic union between two individuals, saying that marriage should not be a matter of state decision.[9]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Davis | 2,270 | 47.88% | ||
| Republican | Chip Anderson | 1,394 | 29.40% | ||
| Republican | John Webb | 1,077 | 22.72% | ||
| Total votes | 4,741 | 100.00 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Davis | 11,228 | 62.49% | −37.51 | |
| Democratic | Neil Barnes | 6,741 | 37.51% | +37.51 | |
| Total votes | 17,969 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Davis | 6,774 | 57.27% | −5.22 | |
| Democratic | Patty Johnson | 5,049 | 42.73% | +5.22 | |
| Total votes | 11,828 | 100.00% | |||
References
edit- ^ "Michael Davis (Missouri)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ Gerber, Cameron (2021-04-23). "Freshmen to Watch: Michael Davis". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (2019-11-20). "Michael Davis launches campaign for HD 56: 'I feel a calling to serve'". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ "Representative Michael Davis". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ "Rep. Michael Davis". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Edmonds, Allen (2024-07-17). "Davis insists he's the 'one that's done it'". North Cass Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Keller, Rudi (2024-12-09). "Missouri GOP lawmaker invokes Trump in bill to allow felons to run for office • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Hartle, Sam (2022-12-09). "Missouri Republican says Sen. Blunt has 'betrayed' Missouri voters". KSHB 41 Kansas City News. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Keller, Rudi (2022-12-15). "Missouri Republican pushes for constitutional change to recognize same-sex marriages • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-11-25.