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Steve Davisson
Steve Davisson (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 73. He assumed office on November 16, 2010.
Davisson died of cancer on September 19, 2021.[1]
Biography
Davisson earned his B.S. in Pharmacy from Purdue University. His professional experience includes working as a pharmacist at DanMar Family Pharmacy and Store and Pharmacy Manager for Revco/Rite Aid Drugs.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Davisson was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Public Health Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Davisson was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Public Health |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Davisson served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Public Health |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davisson served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Public Health, Vice chair |
| • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davisson served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Family, Children and Human Affairs |
| • Public Health, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 73
Incumbent Steve Davisson won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 73 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Davisson (R) | 100.0 | 23,869 |
| Total votes: 23,869 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 73
Incumbent Steve Davisson defeated Mark Cox in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 73 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Davisson | 56.2 | 4,083 |
 | Mark Cox | 43.8 | 3,186 | |
| Total votes: 7,269 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 73
Incumbent Steve Davisson won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 73 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Davisson (R) | 100.0 | 17,824 |
| Total votes: 17,824 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 73
Incumbent Steve Davisson defeated Buford Dewitt in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 73 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Davisson | 73.3 | 4,676 |
 | Buford Dewitt | 26.7 | 1,699 | |
| Total votes: 6,375 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 3, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 5, 2016.
Incumbent Steve Davisson defeated Douglas Leatherbury in the Indiana House of Representatives District 73 general election.[2][3]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 73 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Davisson Incumbent |
72.81% | 18,722 | |
| Democratic | Douglas Leatherbury | 27.19% | 6,992 | |
| Total Votes | 25,714 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Douglas Leatherbury ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 73 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 73 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Douglas Leatherbury (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Steve Davisson defeated Michael Harkness in the Indiana House of Representatives District 73 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 73 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steve Davisson Incumbent |
72.30% | 7,908 | |
| Republican | Michael Harkness | 27.70% | 3,030 | |
| Total Votes | 10,938 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division | ||||
2014
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Douglas C. Leatherbury was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Steve Davisson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Davisson defeated Leatherbury in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Davisson Incumbent |
70.2% | 11,027 | |
| Democratic | Douglas C. Leatherbury | 29.8% | 4,679 | |
| Total Votes | 15,706 | |||
2012
Davisson won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 73. Davisson ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Sandra Blanton (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Davisson Incumbent |
54.5% | 13,357 | |
| Democratic | Sandra Blanton | 45.5% | 11,160 | |
| Total Votes | 24,517 | |||
2010
Davisson defeated Democratic candidate Ryan Bower by a margin of 11,300 to 8,015. Democratic incumbent Dennie Oxley, II did not run for re-election.[10] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4th primary, Davisson defeated Henry Taylor by a margin of 2,648 to 2, 078.[11]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 73 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Davisson (R)
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11,300 | |||
| Ryan Bower (D) | 8,015 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2021
In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16.
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2017
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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through April 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 7 through April 29.
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Personal
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Davisson and his wife, Michelle, had five children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Indy Star. "Indiana State Rep. Steve Davisson dies of cancer," September 19, 2021
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed February 10, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official General Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dennie Oxley, II |
Indiana House District 73 2010 - 2021 |
Succeeded by J. Michael Davisson (R) |
