Michael Davis (Missouri politician)

For other people with similar names, see Michael Davis (disambiguation).
Michael Davis
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 56th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byJack Bondon
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationHarris–Stowe State University (BA)
Washburn University (JD)

Michael Davis is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 56th district. Elected in November 2020, Davis assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Early life and education

Davis was raised in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Harris–Stowe State University in 2015 and a Juris Doctor from the Washburn University School of Law in 2018.[1]

Career

Davis began his career as an educator at an elementary school in the Blue Valley School District. Davis worked on campaigns for Jay Ashcroft, Adam Schnelting, and Bob Onder. He was also the engagement director with Americans for Prosperity. Davis was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[2][3][4]

As of November 2022, Davis serves on the following committees:[5]

  • Crime Prevention
  • Future of Right-of-Way Management and Taxation
  • Judiciary
  • Professional Registration and Licensing
  • Special Committee on Criminal Justice

Political issues

Abortion

Davis voted to defund Planned Parenthood.[6]

Felony restrictions

In 2022, Davis introduced a bill to Missouri congress to repeal restrictions placed in 2015 to ban candidates with felony convictions from running for state or local offices. He pre-filed a bill for the 2025 session titled the "Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act," referencing felony convictions held by the incoming US President.[7]

Marriage

In 2022, Davis criticized Roy Blunt's vote in support of the Respect for Marriage Act.[8] He has stated support for changing the Missouri constitution to recognize domestic union between two individuals, saying that marriage should not be a matter of state decision.[9]

Electoral history

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 4, 2020, District 56[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Michael Davis 2,270 47.88%
Republican Chip Anderson 1,394 29.40%
Republican John Webb 1,077 22.72%
Total votes 4,741 100.00
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 56[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Michael Davis 11,228 62.49% −37.51
Democratic Neil Barnes 6,741 37.51% +37.51
Total votes 17,969 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 56[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Michael Davis 6,774 57.27% −5.22
Democratic Patty Johnson 5,049 42.73% +5.22
Total votes 11,828 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "Michael Davis (Missouri)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  2. ^ Gerber, Cameron (2021-04-23). "Freshmen to Watch: Michael Davis". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  3. ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (2019-11-20). "Michael Davis launches campaign for HD 56: 'I feel a calling to serve'". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  4. ^ "Representative Michael Davis". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  5. ^ "Rep. Michael Davis". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  6. ^ Edmonds, Allen (2024-07-17). "Davis insists he's the 'one that's done it'". North Cass Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  7. ^ Keller, Rudi (2024-12-09). "Missouri GOP lawmaker invokes Trump in bill to allow felons to run for office • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  8. ^ Hartle, Sam (2022-12-09). "Missouri Republican says Sen. Blunt has 'betrayed' Missouri voters". KSHB 41 Kansas City News. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  9. ^ Keller, Rudi (2022-12-15). "Missouri Republican pushes for constitutional change to recognize same-sex marriages • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  10. ^ "All Results; Official Results" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  11. ^ "All Results; Official Results" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  12. ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-11-25.