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Grant Davis
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Democratic Party

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June 2, 2020

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Dubuque, Iowa
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Grant Davis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 100. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2020.

Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Grant Davis was born in Dubuque, Iowa. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2020. He has served as a president with the nonprofit group New Suffragists.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Charles Isenhart won election in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 100 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Charles Isenhart
Charles Isenhart (D)
 
96.4
 
9,953
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.6
 
367

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,320
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Charles Isenhart defeated Grant Davis in the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Charles Isenhart
Charles Isenhart
 
82.1
 
2,757
Image of Grant Davis
Grant Davis Candidate Connection
 
17.8
 
598
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
3

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,358
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2020

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Candidate Connection

Grant Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I got interested in politics at a very young age, all stemming from a paper I wrote on Abraham Lincoln in the first grade. It was then, that I decided my life goal was to someday serve my country in elected office. Fast forward a decade and I was able to participate in my first election, the 2016 general. In the aftermath, I saw a need for young people to get involved in the electoral process. So, before the 2018 election, I decided to use the platform I had to help almost 300 young voters register and find their polling location. While I was and am very aware that I was not doing anything monumental, I also could appreciate the work I had done in the election. So, I founded New Suffragists, a non-partisan non-profit, dedicated to continuing the work I did in 2018, as well as advocating for reforms such as term limits and automatic voter registration. Following the launch of New Suffragists, I became very aware of the need for more representation of young people in public office. At this same time, our state saw legislative attacks on workers, women, and the LGBT community. I felt that I couldn't sit idle on the side and wait for others to advocate for me, that I needed to get in the fight. So, I decided to run for office in my hometown of Dubuque, IA, the masterpiece on the Mississippi.
  • Forging a path to move Iowa forward
  • Dedicated to fighting for those who are underrepresented.
  • A fresh perspective on the legislative process
Voting reform

Fighting voter disenfranchisement
Banning conversion therapy
Raising wages for teachers
Restoring collective bargaining rights
Protecting a woman's right to choose
Establishing a coalition to fight homelessness
Funding programs for victims of domestic abuse
Common sense gun reform
Term limits
Protecting rights for the queer community
Lowering prescription prices
Raising the minimum wage
Raising taxes on the upper class, giving relief to middle and lower class
Reforming upper education

Banning application and acceptance fees to public universities
My biggest role model in personal life is my grandma Jane. I spent so many hours of my life listening to her tell stories and talk about history and I wouldn't trade it for the world. She loved this country so much and I believe that it is that and her love for history that truly shaped who I am today.

Politically, I admire Harvey Milk, Sylvia Rivera, and Marsha P. Johnson. These three were revolutionary in fighting for gay rights and I look to them as models of how to advocate for my community. I have long admired President Lincoln, for his distinction and dedication to doing what's right.
Knock Down the House played a big part in inspiring me to run.
Dedication, passion, and empathy
Empathy. Growing up as an outsider gives one an unmatched sense of empathy. Being empathetic is intrinsic to advocating for others.
To adequately represent and fight for their constituents. Promote policies that benefit their constituents.
A man who not only got things done but revolutionized our country and political process along the way
Hurricane Katrina was the first major event I can vividly remember happening. I was 7 at the time.
My first job was working at HyVee in the Chinese/Sushi department. I worked in the department for about three years, before switching to HyVee's Aisles Online/personal shopping department, where I continue to work today (6 years). Especially in light of recent events, this job has shown me how important these workers are to the wellbeing of our society and that they need advocates in the legislation.
To Kill A Mockingbird. The world Harper Lee creates is warm and welcoming, like Scout's summers, leaving one longing and reminiscing for that universally nostalgic feeling. At the same time, Lee creates drafts of chilling reality, that invoke lessons in humanity and remind us what virtues are important at the end of the day.
Olivia Pope
Don't Forget Me from Smash (the TV series). Before that was My Man from Funny Girl (one might see a trend)
Learning to embrace my identity and overcome imposter syndrome.
Yes and no. I believe that there is obviously a benefit to officials having prior experience. However, I believe that we need to have more everyday Americans in office. The idea that one must have experience is exclusionary of this belief and provides a big barrier to many, specifically those who are underrepresented, from being elected. Our founding fathers were likewise, ordinary people who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.
Recouping and responding to the latest presidency and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The two should serve as checks and oversight for each other.
Abby Finkenauer
Yes

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 19, 2020


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