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Bettye Davis
| Bettye Davis | ||
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| Alaska State Senate District K | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $189 or $234/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Chair, State Board of Education | ||
| 1998-1999 | ||
| Alaska State House of Representatives | ||
| 1990-1996 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Grambling State University, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 17, 1938 | |
| Place of birth | Homer, LA | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Davis served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1990-1996. During this time she served as both the Majority and Minority Whip. Davis also served on the school board of the Anchorage school district from 1982-89 and again in 1998.
Davis earned a B.S.W. in Social Work from Gambling University in 1971. She also took graduate courses in Family Counseling at University of Alaska, Anchorage.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davis served on these committees:
- Armed Services Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Education Committee, Alaska State Senate, Vice Chair
- Education Funding District Cost Factor Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska State Senate, Chair
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Education and Early Development
- Subcommittee on Health and Social Services
- Subcommittee on Labor and Workforce Development
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davis served on these committees:
- Education Committee, Alaska State Senate Vice Chairperson
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska State Senate Chairperson
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Alaska State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Davis ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 13 (M). She defeated Harry Crawford, Jr. in the August 28, 2012 Democratic primary and was defeated by Anna Fairclough (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Alaska State Senate, District 13 (M), General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Anna Fairclough |
62.3% | 11,012 | |
| Democratic | Bettye Davis Incumbent | 37.7% | 6,676 | |
| Total Votes | 17,688 | |||
| Alaska State Senate, District 13 (M) Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Betteye Davis Incumbent |
52.5% | 1,442 |
| Harry Crawford, Jr. | 47.5% | 1,305 |
| Total Votes | 2,747 | |
2008
In 2008 Davis was re-elected to the Alaska State Senate, District K. Davis finished with 7,729 votes (56.80%) while her opponent Dave Harbour finished with 5,852 votes (43.00%).[4] Davis raised $84,636 for her campaign fund.[5]
| Alaska State Senate, District K (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bettye Davis (D)
|
7,729 | 56.80% | ||
| Dave Harbour (R) | 5,852 | 43.00% | ||
2010 legislative session
- See also: Alaska State Legislature, 2010 session
Bills sponsored
- Interstate Compact on Nurse Licensure, Alaska State Senate Bill 251 (2010)
- List of the bills sponsored by Senator Bettye Davis
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Davis raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Davis collected $84,636 in donations.[6]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Campaign Committee of Alaska | $3,326 |
| Public Safety Employees Association | $2,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1547 | $2,000 |
| Alaska Teamsters | $2,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Association | $2,000 |
Personal
Davis was born in Homer, Louisiana. She has been a resident of Alaska since 1973, living in Anchorage. Her spouse, Troy, is deceased.
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External links
- Alaska State Senate website of Senator Bettye Davis
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008,2006 2004 2000 1996 1994 1992 1990
- Alaska State Senate Bipartisan Working Group biography
- Alaska House Democratic Caucus biography
References
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections - August 28, 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Alaska Election Division "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ "Alaska State Senate official election results"
- ↑ "Campaign funds"
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Bettye Davis
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate District K 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Lesil McGuire (R) |
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