Justin Davis (Tennessee)
Justin Davis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 14. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Elections
2020
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Jason Zachary defeated Justin Davis in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jason Zachary (R) | 64.6 | 26,539 |
 | Justin Davis (D) | 35.4 | 14,558 | |
| Total votes: 41,097 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Justin Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 6, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Davis | 100.0 | 3,673 |
| Total votes: 3,673 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Jason Zachary advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 6, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Zachary | 100.0 | 9,039 |
| Total votes: 9,039 | |||
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2018
General election
Incumbent Jason Zachary defeated Justin Davis in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Zachary (R) | 65.6 | 21,598 |
| Justin Davis (D) | 34.4 | 11,343 | |
| Total votes: 32,941 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Justin Davis defeated Alex Dunn Jr. in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 2, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Davis | 54.8 | 1,979 |
 | Alex Dunn Jr. | 45.2 | 1,635 | |
| Total votes: 3,614 | |||
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Republican primary election
Incumbent Jason Zachary advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14 on August 2, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 14
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Zachary | 100.0 | 10,929 |
| Total votes: 10,929 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Justin Davis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Justin Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Medicaid expansion Strengthen public education Limiting big money influence in politics
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education. Strong education is the key to a successful future in Tennessee.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My political hero is Robert Kennedy because of his empathy and desire to help others.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honestly, accountability, integrity.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Empathetic to others and I want to see our state succeed.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To listen to constituents and fight on their behalf.
What legacy would you like to leave?
One of fighting on behalf of people and always being willing to listen.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Independence Day
What is your favorite book? Why?
I enjoy classic literature, biographies, & history.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
We need to have a strong relationship despite any party differences.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes. It is critical if we intend to pass legislation that will benefit our constituents.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
A bipartisan system.
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See also
2020 Elections
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