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Gail Davenport
| Gail Davenport | ||
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| Georgia State Senate District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 11, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Georgia State Senate District 44 | ||
| 2007-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | W.A. Fountain High School | |
| Bachelor's | Spelman College | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Profession | Real Estate Professional | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Davenport's professional experience includes working as a real estate professional. She earned her BA from Spelman College.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davenport served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Special Judiciary | ||||
| • State Institutions and Property | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
| • Veterans, Military and Homeland Security | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davenport served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Interstate Cooperation, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Special Judiciary | ||||
| • State Institutions and Property | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
| • Veterans, Military and Homeland Security | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
Davenport's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs
- Excerpt:"Promote job creation so that every citizen will have the opportunity to work."
Foreclosure Prevention
- Excerpt:"Work vigorously to stop home mortgage foreclosures and assist homeowners in modifying their home mortgages."
Economy
- Excerpt:"Help create a comprehensive plan for sustainable growth and development to Clayton County and Henry County, recognizing that both are integral and indispensable partners in the future of Metro Atlanta. A booming economy – fairly shared by all – is in the best interest of the citizens."
Education
- Excerpt:"Assure that both counties have the resources to build a first class education system to continue their competitive economic advantage and provide bright futures for the children."
Transportation
- Excerpt:"Promote public transportation, commuter rail and the reduction of traffic congestion."
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Davenport ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 44. Davenport and Gail Buckner defeated Marcus Davis in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. Davenport defeated Gail Buckner in the Democratic runoff election on August 21, 2012.[2] The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [3] Davenport won re-election in the general election.[4]
| Georgia State Senate, District 44, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gail Davenport Incumbent |
100% | 65,135 | |
| Total Votes | 65,135 | |||
| Georgia State Senate, District 44 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Gail Davenport Incumbent |
48.5% | 11,979 |
| Gail Buckner | 42.3% | 10,454 |
| Marcus E. Davis | 9.2% | 2,285 |
| Total Votes | 24,718 | |
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Davenport was unopposed in the November 2nd election. No Republicans filed to run for the seat.[5]
| Georgia State Senate, District 44 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gail Davenport (D)
|
31,447 | 97.2% | ||
| Carlotta Harrell (Write-In) | 915 | 2.8% | ||
Davenport defeated Mike Glanton and Dawn Randolph in the July 20 primary.[6]
| Georgia State Senate, District 44 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gail Davenport
|
6,490 | 60.3% | ||
| Mike Glanton | 3,396 | 31.6% | ||
| Dawn Randolph | 877 | 8.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, when Davenport won election to her seat for the first time, she received $42,707 in campaign contributions.[7]
Her largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gail P. Davenport | $5,000 |
| Helen Davenport | $4,660 |
| Carolyn Davenport | $2,000 |
| Georgia Association of Educators | $1,200 |
| Andrew Dixon | $500 |
Personal
Davenport is a member of several organizations including the Atlanta Business League, the Atlanta Board of Realtors, the Georgia Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Gail Davenport campaign website
- Georgia State Senate - Gail Davenport
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 gaildavenport.com - Official campaign website
- ↑ AP Results "State Senate Runoff Election Results" Accessed August 21, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division "2012 Election Results" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official Results of the Tuesday, July 20, 2010 General Primary Election"
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 Report for Gail P. Davenport," accessed July 7, 2011.
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