Christopher Davis (Connecticut)
Christopher Davis (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 57. Davis assumed office in 2011. Davis left office on January 6, 2021.
Davis (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 57. Davis did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 11, 2020.
In 2020, the local Republican Party endorsed David Stavens to replace Davis on the general election ballot after Davis withdrew from the race.[1][2]
Biography
Davis earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree in political science from the University of Connecticut.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Davis was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Technology Committee
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Ranking Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Energy and Technology |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Ranking member |
| • Housing |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Ranking Member |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Internship, Co-Chair |
| • Planning and Development |
| • Public Health |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davis served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Planning and Development |
| • Public Safety and Security |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
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General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57
Jaime Foster defeated David Stavens in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jaime Foster (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 51.7 | 6,795 |
 | David Stavens (R) | 48.3 | 6,346 | |
| Total votes: 13,141 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Taylor Biniarz (D)
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Christopher Davis defeated Dennis Milanovich in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Davis (R) | 62.2 | 6,538 | |
| Dennis Milanovich (D) | 37.8 | 3,978 | ||
| Total votes: 10,516 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2016
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Christopher Davis ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 57 general election.[3]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 57 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Christopher Davis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||
Incumbent Christopher Davis ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 57 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 57 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Christopher Davis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Noele Kidney was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Christopher Davis was unopposed in the Republican primary. Davis defeated Kidney in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Christopher Davis Incumbent |
65.5% | 5,358 | |
| Democratic | Noele Kidney | 34.5% | 2,819 | |
| Total Votes | 8,177 | |||
2012
Davis ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57. Davis ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Jason Bowsza (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christopher Davis Incumbent |
52.8% | 5,630 | |
| Democratic | Jason E. Bowsza | 47.2% | 5,035 | |
| Total Votes | 10,665 | |||
2010
Davis was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He defeated incumbent Democrat Ted Graziani in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 57 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christopher Davis (R)
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4,728 | |||
| Ted Graziani (D) | 4,415 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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2018
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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2014
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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 8 to May 9.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
- Christopher Davis on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Journal Inquirer, "Davis won’t run for 6th term in 57th House District," July 20, 2020
- ↑ Journal Inquirer, "Republicans endorse Ellington selectman for 57th House District seat," July 30, 2020
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ted Graziani |
Connecticut House District 57 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by Jaime Foster (D) |
