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]
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]
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]