Al Davis (Nebraska politician) explained

Al Davis
State Legislature:Nebraska
District:43rd
Term Start:January 9, 2013
Term End:January 4, 2017
Predecessor:Deb Fischer
Successor:Tom Brewer
Birth Date:28 July 1952
Birth Place:Hyannis, Nebraska, U.S.
Party:Democratic (before 1990; 2022–present)
Otherparty:Republican (1990–2022)
Education:University of Denver (BA)

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]

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sen. Al Davis . . Lincoln, Nebraska . October 25, 2013.
  2. Web site: Senator Al Davis's Biography . . October 25, 2013.
  3. Web site: admin. 2013-04-05. Rancher/actor cast as state senator. 2020-10-13. Unicameral Update. en-US.
  4. Web site: Hoffschneider. Kerry. Seeds. 2020-10-13. York News-Times. en.
  5. Web site: Primary Election May 15, 2012 . Gale, John A . John A. Gale . . Lincoln, Nebraska . 36 . October 25, 2013 . November 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181108170730/http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2012/pdf/canvass-report-2012-primary.pdf . dead .
  6. Web site: Official Results of Nebraska General Election November 6, 2012 . Gale, John A . Secretary of State of Nebraska . Lincoln, Nebraska . 15 . October 25, 2013.
  7. Web site: Bureau. Paul Hammel / World-Herald. Republican opponents in Legislature race don't see eye to eye, even on residency. 2020-10-13. Omaha.com. en.
  8. Web site: Nebraska Secretary of State - Election Night Results - May 10th, 2022 .
  9. Web site: Lt. Gov. .