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Bart Davis
| Bart Davis | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1998 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Majority Leader | ||
| 2002 - Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day outside Boise, $49/day otherwise | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University (1978) | |
| J.D. | University of Idaho (1980) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 7, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Rapid City, South Dakota | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Mormon | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Davis graduated from Brigham Young with his Bachelor's degree in 1978 and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho in 1980.
In addition to being a Senator, Davis is a practicing attorney and the Chairman of Electrical Wholesale Supply Company, Inc.
Davis was a three time delegate to the Republican National Convention representing Idaho in 2000, 2004, and 2008.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davis served on this committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davis served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Davis won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 33. He defeated Brian Schad in the May 15 Republican primary[1] and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bart Davis Incumbent |
100% | 13,809 | |
| Total Votes | 13,809 | |||
| Idaho State Senate District 33 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Bart Davis Incumbent |
74.7% | 2,719 |
| Brian Schad | 25.3% | 921 |
| Total Votes | 3,640 | |
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Davis had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran against Neil M. Williams in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 33 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bart Davis (R)
|
6,764 | 66.5% | ||
| Neil Williams (D) | 3,411 | 33.5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Bart Davis won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 33 receiving 64.8% of the vote (9,456 votes), ahead of Democrat Neil Williams who received 35.2% of the vote (5,136 votes).[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 33 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bart Davis (R)
|
9,456 | 64.8% | ||
| Neil Williams (D) | 5,136 | 35.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Davis received $44,610 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bart Davis's campaign in 2010 | |
| Micron Technology | $2,000 |
| Hecla Mining | $1,550 |
| Idaho Soft Drink Association | $1,350 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,300 |
| Potlatch Corp | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $44,610 |
Personal
Bart is married to Marion Davis. They have six children and reside in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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External links
- Sen. Davis's website
- Idaho Senate - Bart Davis
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," Accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed 4 July 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, “November 6, 2012 General Election Results,” accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," Idaho Reporter, November 3rd, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 candidate contributions
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