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Gregory Davids
| Gregory Davids | ||
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| Minnesota House of Representatives District 28B | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $31,140.90/year | |
| Per diem | $66/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
| 1991-1997 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Winona State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 28, 1958 | |
| Profession | Farmer/Owner & President, Insurance Agency | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Davids is a farmer and Owner/President of an insurance agency.
He is Chair of the Preston United Methodist Church Administration Board, President of the Preston Lions Club, and a member of the Farm Bureau, Minnesota Association of Life Underwriters, and Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents. He is married and has 3 children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davids served on the following committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Investment | ||||
| • Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davids served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Regulatory Reform | ||||
| • Taxes, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davids served on these committees:
| Minnesota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Taxes | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Davids won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 28B. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Ken Tschumper (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 28B, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gregory Davids Incumbent |
58.4% | 12,006 | |
| Democratic | Ken Tschumper | 41.6% | 8,542 | |
| Total Votes | 20,548 | |||
2010
Davids won re-election to the District 31B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Steve Kemp (DFL) and Al Hein (I)in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 31B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Kemp (DFL) | 4,279 | 29.75% | ||
| Gregory Davids (R)
|
7,694 | 53.49% | ||
| Al Hein | 2,398 | 16,67% | ||
| Write-In | 13 | 0.09% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gregory Davids won election to the District 31B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Ken Tschumper. [5]
Gregory Davids raised $54,153 for his campaign.[6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 31B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gregory Davids (R)
|
9,873 | 50.90% | ||
| Ken Tschumper (DFL) | 9,466 | 48.81% | ||
| Write-In | 56 | 0.29% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Davids received $38,881 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[7]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gregory Davids's campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $3,789 |
| Fillmore County Republicans | $2,500 |
| Houston County Republicans | $1,000 |
| Fillmore County Republicans | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,881 |
2008
Listed below are the three largest contributors to Gregory Davids' 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $4,533 |
| Fillmore County Republican Party Minnesota | $2,500 |
| Houston County Republican Party Minnesota | $2,400 |
External links
- Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Davids
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Davids
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State – 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Davids' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Steve Drazkowski (R) |
Minnesota State House District 28B 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Ken Tschumper (DFL) |
Minnesota State House District 31B 1991-1997; 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Tom Hackbarth (R) |
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