Willie Davis (Texas)

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Willie R. Davis

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Nonpartisan

Houston City Council At-large Position 2

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

1

Predecessor

David Robinson

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

December 9, 2023

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1973 - 1976

Personal

Birthplace

Houston, Texas

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Willie R. Davis is a member of the Houston City Council in Texas, representing At-large Position 2. Davis assumed office on January 2, 2024. Davis' current term ends on January 2, 2028.

Davis ran for election to the Houston City Council to represent At-large Position 2 in Texas. Davis won in the general runoff election on December 9, 2023.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

Willie R. Davis defeated Nick Hellyar in the general runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on December 9, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	55.1	95,470
		Nick Hellyar (Nonpartisan)	44.9	77,845

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 173,315
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General election

General election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

The following candidates ran in the general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	32.2	63,943
✔		Nick Hellyar (Nonpartisan)	22.7	45,139
		Danielle Keys Bess (Nonpartisan)	18.4	36,651
		Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca (Nonpartisan)	10.5	20,971
	Submit photo	Marina Coryat (Nonpartisan)	8.5	16,841
		Obioha Nwabara (Nonpartisan)	7.7	15,265

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 198,810
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Davis in this election.

2019

See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

Incumbent David Robinson defeated Willie R. Davis in the general runoff election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on December 14, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Robinson (Nonpartisan)	59.3	97,919
	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	40.7	67,245

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 165,164
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General election

General election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2

Incumbent David Robinson and Willie R. Davis advanced to a runoff. They defeated Emily Detoto, M. Griffin, and Jim Honey in the general election for Houston City Council At-large Position 2 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Robinson (Nonpartisan)	37.8	72,276
✔	Submit photo	Willie R. Davis (Nonpartisan)	27.2	52,034
		Emily Detoto (Nonpartisan)	21.1	40,358
		M. Griffin (Nonpartisan)	9.3	17,812
	Submit photo	Jim Honey (Nonpartisan)	4.7	8,922

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 191,402
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2015

See also: Houston, Texas municipal elections, 2015

The city of Houston, Texas, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 24, 2015. In the race for At-Large Position 2, Willie R. Davis and incumbent David W. Robinson defeated Andrew Burks Jr., Eric Dick and Moe Rivera in the general election. Robinson defeated Davis in a runoff election on December 12, 2015.

Incumbent David W. Robinson defeated Willie R. Davis in the runoff election.

Houston City Council At-large Position 2, Runoff election, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
David W. Robinson Incumbent	54.5%	89,678
Willie R. Davis	45.5%	74,944
Write-in votes	0%	0
Total Votes (100% of precincts reporting)		164,622
Source: Harris County, Texas, "Runoff Election Results," December 12, 2015

Houston City Council At-large Position 2, General election, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
David W. Robinson Incumbent	32.6%	60,447
Willie R. Davis	22.6%	41,844
Eric Dick	19.2%	35,521
Andrew Burks Jr.	13.6%	25,217
Moe Rivera	12.1%	22,382
Write-in votes	0%	0
Total Votes (100% of precincts reporting)		185,411
Source: Harris County Texas, "Official general election results," accessed November 16, 2015

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Willie R. Davis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2019

Willie R. Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. 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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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a Pastor of 34yrs of serving between two cities Houston and Chicago. I have always been involved in community issues that promote progress and prosperity. I was educated in Houston and attended Sam Houston State Univeristy and Texas Southern Univeristy. I volunteered for the United States Army and was attached to the 1st Special Forces Green Beret in Okinawa Japan. I'm married to a wonderful lady and I have five beautiful children.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Community Re-Investment
• Community Safety
• Community Infrastructure

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about personal policies that promotes financial equality for all of the city. I'm passionate about policies that reduce crime and promotes fair treatment of all citizens. I also want to promote lower taxation and zero based budgeting.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This office is a local municipal position but it is unique in that it helps to set the precedent for the public to be engaged and educated.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to God and I want to follow the example of Christ that he requires of me.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Yes..... The Holy Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Moral character and moral principles.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Loyalty

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty and integrity

What legacy would you like to leave?

Love of God's people

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When I was a Cub Scout, I got the opportunity to shake the hand of President John F Kennedy at Houston Hobby Airport 1963, I was 9yrs old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Paper route at 11yrs old and I had for 1yr.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

I believe should be aware from this office on how we need to keep our communities integrated and not segregated.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is necessary that the holders of this office have Community knowledge of people struggles in from day to day.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I believe the expertise of this office holder should be people skills from lower income to higher income citizens.

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Preceded by David Robinson	Houston City Council At-large Position 2 2024-Present	Succeeded by -