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Al Davis (Nebraska politician)

Al Davis (Nebraska politician)

American politician

Albert T. Davis (born July 28, 1952)[1] is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from 2013 to 2017.[2]

Quick Facts Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 43rd district, Preceded by ...

Early life and education

Davis was born in Hyannis, Nebraska. As a high school student, Davis wrote and performed in plays. He attended Creighton University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and economics from the University of Denver.[3]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Davis worked as a real estate developer and ranch-owner.[4] In 2012, incumbent Senator Deb Fischer ran for the U.S. Senate, leaving her seat open. Davis placed second in the May 15, 2012 primary election,[5] then defeated John Ravenscroft in the general election.[6] In his 2016 re-election campaign, Davis was defeated by Tom Brewer.[7]

Democrat Carol Blood, in her campaign for Governor of Nebraska, chose Al Davis to be her running mate for Lieutenant Governor; both were nominated by the Democratic Party for their respective offices in the May 10, 2022, primary election.[8][9]

References

  1. [1]
    "Sen. Al Davis". Lincoln, Nebraska: Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Senator Al Davis's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  3. [3]
    admin (2013-04-05). "Rancher/actor cast as state senator". Unicameral Update. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  4. [4]
    Hoffschneider, Kerry. "Seeds". York News-Times. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  5. [5]
    Gale, John A. "Primary Election May 15, 2012" (PDF). Lincoln, Nebraska: Secretary of State of Nebraska. p. 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  6. [6]
    Gale, John A. "Official Results of Nebraska General Election November 6, 2012" (PDF). Lincoln, Nebraska: Secretary of State of Nebraska. p. 15. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  7. [7]
    Bureau, Paul Hammel / World-Herald. "Republican opponents in Legislature race don't see eye to eye, even on residency". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  8. [8]
    "Nebraska Secretary of State - Election Night Results - May 10th, 2022".
  9. [9]
    "Lt. Gov".
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