Angele Davis

Angele Davis

Republican Party

Education

Bachelor's

Spring Hill College

Graduate

Louisiana State University

Angele Davis is a Republican candidate who ran for treasurer of Louisiana in the 2017 election. Davis was defeated in the October 14, 2017, primary election.

Biography

A graduate of Spring Hill College and Louisiana State University, Davis' career includes time spent in management consulting and in the offices of two governors. Under Gov. Murphy Foster, Davis served as Deputy Commissioner of Administration, managing the state's budget, facilities, and human resources. In 2004, Davis was named Secretary of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, where she was responsible for promoting tourism and managing state-run parks and museums. In 2008, then-Governor Bobby Jindal appointed Davis Commissioner of Administration. Davis left the Jindal administration in 2010. In 2011, Davis joined the Davis Kelley Group, a management consulting and services firm. At the time of her campaign for state treasurer, she was the firm's president and CEO.

Education

• B.A. in communications - Spring Hill College
• M.B.A. - Louisiana State University

Elections

2017

See also: Louisiana treasurer election, 2017

Louisiana held a primary election for treasurer on October 14, 2017, with a general election on November 18, 2017. This special election was called after the previous treasurer, John Neely Kennedy, was elected to the U.S. Senate.

John Schroder (R) defeated Derrick Edwards (D) in the election for Treasurer of Louisiana.

Election for Treasurer of Louisiana, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Schroder	55.74%	208,144
	Democratic	Derrick Edwards	44.26%	165,271
Total Votes				373,415
Source: Secretary of State of Louisiana

The following candidates ran in the election for Treasurer of Louisiana.

Election for Treasurer of Louisiana, 2017
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Derrick Edwards	31.26%	125,503
	Republican	John Schroder	24.02%	96,440
	Republican	Angele Davis	21.64%	86,880
	Republican	Neil Riser	18.13%	72,792
	Republican	Terry Hughes	2.77%	11,117
	Libertarian	Joseph D. Little	2.18%	8,767
Total Votes				401,499
Source: Secretary of State of Louisiana

Campaign themes

2017

The following themes were found on Davis' campaign website.

“	A Unique Combination of Experience in Government and the Private Sector Angele is the only candidate who has served two governors as Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Commissioner of Administration as well as heading the state Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. She's also a successful small businesswoman, advising Fortune 500 companies as well as Louisiana businesses. Saved Tens of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars by Sound Fiscal Management of State Government As Commissioner of Administration, and Deputy Commissioner, she led the efforts that gave Louisiana its first credit rating improvements in years. Each credit rating increase she was responsible for saved Louisiana taxpayers millions of dollars in interest payments on our debt. She’s the only candidate who has the experience to manage the state's finances effectively. Nationally Recognized Leader in Fighting Bureaucratic and Political Status Quo for Leaner and More Efficient State Government She was named a national "Innovator In Action" for her fight to streamline the state bureaucracy and willingness to ditch the failed status quo. Angele was the leader in creating and starting LaTrac, a budgetary, transparency website for state government so citizens can track the revenues and expenditures of Louisiana government in a real time manner.	”
—Angele Davis

External links

Suggest a link

• Louisiana State Treasurer
• Angele Davis for State Treasurer
• Angele Davis for State Treasurer - Facebook
• Angele Davis for State Treasurer - Twitter