Geoff Davis
| Geoff Davis | ||
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| U.S. House, Kentucky, District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1976-1987 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 26, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Profession | Manufacturer, Consultant | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Davis announced he will retire, rather than seek re-election, in 2012[1]
Biography
Davis was born in 1958 in Montreal, Canada, to American parents, and attended high school in West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned his B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and went on to serve in the Army through 1987. Outside of politics, he has also worked as a manufacturer and consultant.[2]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Davis' professional and political career:[2]
- U.S. House of Representatives, 4th Congressional District of Kentucky, 2005-Present
- U.S. Army, 1976-1987
Committee assignments
U.S. House of Representatives
2011-2012
Davis serves on the following House committees:[3]
- Ways and Means Committee
- Subcommittee on Human Resources Chairman
- Subcommittee on Trade
Issues
Political Positions
Percentage voting with party
November 2011
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Geoff Davis voted with the Republican Party 93.6% of the time, which ranked 91 among the 242 House Republican members in November 2011.[4]
Elections
2012
Davis announced he will retire, rather than seek re-election, in 2012[1]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Davis won re-election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated John Waltz (D) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Geoff Davis Incumbent |
69.5% | 151,813 | |
| Democratic | John Waltz | 30.5% | 66,694 | |
| Total Votes | 218,507 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
Davis won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Davis' campaign committee raised a total of $1,591,164 and spent $1,514,779.[6]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, 2010 - Geoff Davis Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,591,164 |
| Total Spent | $1,514,779 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $444,682 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $412,046 |
| Top contributors to Geoff Davis's campaign committee | |
| Humana Inc | $23,150 |
| Finmeccanica SpA | $17,200 |
| Procter & Gamble | $14,600 |
| Blue Cross/Blue Shield | $14,500 |
| Honeywell International | $11,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Health Professionals | $141,600 |
| Insurance | $107,587 |
| Misc Manufacturing & Distributing | $63,550 |
| Securities & Investment | $55,750 |
| Health Services/HMOs | $54,700 |
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Personal
Davis and his wife, Pat, live in Hebron, Kentucky, with their six children.[7]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Roll Call "Rep. Geoff Davis Announces Retirement" Accessed December 18, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biographical Guide to Members of Congress "Geoff Davis," Accessed November 12, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "House of Representatives Committee Assignments" Accessed November 12, 2011
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010" Accessed November 12, 2011
- ↑ Open Secrets "Geoff Davis 2010 Re-Election Cycle," Accessed November 12, 2011
- ↑ Official House Site "Biography," Accessed November 12, 2011
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| Preceded by Ken Lucas |
U.S. House of Representatives - Kentucky, District 4 2005–Present |
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