Michael Davis (West Virginia U.S. House candidate)
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Michael Davis was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia. He lost in the Republican primary.[1]
Davis is an artist and campground operator. He is a retired school teacher.[2]
Issues
Party switch
Davis switched parties in 2011, from Democratic to Republican.[2]
Elections
2012
Davis ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent West Virginia's 2nd District. He and Jonathan Miller lost to incumbent Shelley Moore Capito in the May 8 primary.[1] [3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Shelley Moore Capito Incumbent |
83% | 35,088 |
| Michael Davis | 5.9% | 2,495 |
| Jonathan Miller | 11.1% | 4,711 |
| Total Votes | 42,294 | |
Campaign themes
2012
According to his website, Davis supported progressive taxation, reduced military spending, and marijuana legalization. He opposes bank bailouts.[4]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 West Virginia Metro News, "2012 Primary Results," May 8, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Charleston Gazette, "Artist, evangelist challenge Capito in GOP primary," April 28, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Michael Davis campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 2, 2012
Senators
Shelley Capito (R)
Jim Justice (R)
Representatives
District 1
Carol Miller (R)
District 2
Riley Moore (R)
Republican Party (4)
