Bart Davis Explained

Bart Davis
Office:United States Attorney for the District of Idaho
Term Start:September 21, 2017
Term End:February 28, 2021
President:Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Predecessor:Wendy J. Olson
Successor:Rafael M. Gonzalez Jr.
Office1:Majority Leader of the Idaho Senate
Term Start1:December 1, 2002
Term End1:September 20, 2017
Predecessor1:Jim Risch
Successor1:Chuck Winder
Office2:Member of the Idaho Senate
Constituency2:29th district (1998–2002)
33rd district (2002–2017)
Term Start2:December 1, 1998
Term End2:September 21, 2017
Predecessor2:John Hansen
Successor2:Tony Potts
Birth Name:Bart McKay Davis
Birth Date:7 March 1955
Birth Place:Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S.
Spouse:Marion Woffinden Davis
Children:6
Profession:Lawyer
Party:Republican
Education:Brigham Young University (BA)
University of Idaho (JD)

Bart McKay Davis (born March 7, 1955) is an American attorney and politician who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Idaho from 2017 to 2021.[1] He previously served as a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, representing District 33 from 2002 to 2017.[2] He represented District 29 from 1998 to 2002. During his time in the Idaho Senate, he served as state senate majority leader.

Early life and education

Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, Davis was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brigham Young University in 1978 and a Juris Doctor in 1980 from the University of Idaho College of Law.

Career

Following his graduation from law school, Davis began his legal practice in Idaho Falls. He is admitted to practice before the Idaho Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. In 1990, he was co-counsel with former solicitor general Rex Lee in Davis v. United States before the United States Supreme Court. Davis' parents were the petitioners in the case. Since 2001, Davis has represented Idaho as a commissioner on the Uniform Law Commission. He is a past chairman of the Council of State Governments.

Idaho Senate

In 1998, six-term incumbent Senator John Hansen did not seek reelection to the Idaho Senate. Davis ran for the open seat and was elected. He served as Majority Caucus Chair from 2000 to 2002, and from 2002 to 2017 has served as Senate Majority Leader.

U.S. Attorney

In June 2017, President Donald Trump appointed him to become the next United States Attorney in the United States District Court for the District of Idaho.[3] The Senate Judiciary Committee on September 7, 2017, approved his recommendation by a unanimous voice vote.[4] He was confirmed by United States Senate by voice vote on September 14, 2017.

On February 8, 2021, he along with 55 other Trump-era attorneys were asked to resign.[5] On February 11, 2021, Davis submitted his resignation, effective February 28.[6]

Redistricting

Senator Pro-Tem Chuck Winder appointed Davis to Idaho's Independent Redistricting Commission.[7] Davis serves as co-chair of the commission.[8]

Personal life

He married Marion Woffinden Davis in 1976 and together they have six children.

Writing

Electoral history

Year!!
CandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
1998 Primary[9] align="right" 2,12057.4% align="right" 1,57342.6%
1998 General[10] align="right" 5,14856.0% align="right" 4,04444.0%
2000 Primary[11] align="right" 3,122100%
2000 General[12] align="right" 8,34373.8% align="right" 2,959 26.2% align="right" 10.0%
Year!!
CandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2002 Primary[13] align="right" 3,140100%
2002 General[14] align="right" 7,00459.2% align="right" 4,83140.8%
2004 Primary[15] align="right" 1,79469.8% align="right" 77830.2%
2004 General[16] align="right" 12,380100%
2006 Primary[17] align="right" 1,95070.6% align="right" 81129.4%
2006 General[18] align="right" 6,98560.0% align="right" 4,65540.0%
2008 Primary[19] align="right" 1,49574.7% align="right" 50725.3%
2008 General[20] align="right" 9,45664.8% align="right" 5,13635.2%
2010 Primary[21] align="right" 3,173100%
2010 General[22] align="right" 6,76466.5% align="right" 3,41133.5%
2012 Primary[23] align="right" 2,71974.7% align="right" 92125.3%
2012 General[24] align="right" 13,809100%
2014 Primary[25] align="right" 3,635100%
2014 General[26] align="right" 8,365100%
2016 Primary[27] align="right" 2,392100.0%
2016 General[28] align="right" 11,84870.6% align="right" 1,57511.7%

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Notes and References

  1. News: Brown. Ruth. Sen. Bart Davis nominated as Idaho's new U.S. Attorney . 17 August 2017. Idaho Statesman. June 29, 2017.
  2. News: Idaho Senate Majority Leader Resigns to Serve as US Attorney. 21 September 2017. Associated Press . U.S. News & World Report. September 21, 2017.
  3. News: President Trump nominates Bart Davis as U.S. Attorney for Idaho. Spokesman.com. 2017-09-13. en.
  4. News: Senate Judiciary backs Bart Davis as Idaho's next U.S. Attorney; sends nomination to full Senate. Spokesman.com. 2017-09-13. en.
  5. Web site: Justice Dept. seeks resignations of Trump-era US attorneys. https://web.archive.org/web/20210209142507/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/justice-dept-seeks-resignations-of-trump-era-us-attorneys/2021/02/08/f5b71648-6a88-11eb-a66e-e27046e9e898_story.html. dead. February 9, 2021. Michael. Balsamo . The Washington Post . February 9, 2021 . February 11, 2021 .
  6. U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis Announces Resignation After Serving the District of Idaho for More Than 3 Years . February 11, 2021 . United States Attorney's Office . . February 26, 2021.
  7. Web site: Harris. Senator Mark. Senate Pro-Tem Chuck Winder Appoints Senator Bart Davis to the 2021 Reapportionment Commission. 2021-08-09. The Herald Journal. July 16, 2021 . en.
  8. Web site: 2021 – Idaho State Legislature. 2021-09-05. en-US.
  9. Web site: Idaho Primary Election Results: May 26, 1998 . Cenarrusa, Pete . Pete Cenarrusa . . . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063821/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/candidat/98prrslt.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  10. Web site: Idaho General Election Results: November 3, 1998 . Cenarrusa, Pete . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501062029/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/98result/98gnrslt.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  11. Web site: May 23, 2000 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Cenarrusa, Pete . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063829/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/2000rslt/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  12. Web site: November 7, 2000 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Cenarrusa, Pete . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064347/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/2000rslt/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  13. Web site: May 28, 2002 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Cenarrusa, Pete . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063904/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/2002/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  14. Web site: November 5, 2002 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Cenarrusa, Pete . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064322/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/2002/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  15. Web site: May 25, 2004 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Ben Ysursa . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064554/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2004/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  16. Web site: November 2, 2004 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501062423/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2004/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  17. Web site: May 23, 2006 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064542/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  18. Web site: November 7, 2006 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501064151/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2006/general/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  19. Web site: May 27, 2008 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063707/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/Primary/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  20. Web site: November 4, 2008 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120616143914/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2008/General/tot_leg.htm . June 16, 2012 .
  21. Web site: May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120522002826/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/RESULTS/2010/Primary/tot_leg.htm . May 22, 2012 .
  22. Web site: November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501063900/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2010/General/tot_leg.htm . May 1, 2012 .
  23. Web site: May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121119193944/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/Primary/tot_leg.htm . November 19, 2012 .
  24. Web site: November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160615195017/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2012/General/tot_leg.htm . June 15, 2016 .
  25. Web site: May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141108053333/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/Primary/legislative_totals.html . November 8, 2014 .
  26. Web site: November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Ysursa, Ben . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220093000/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/General/legislative_totals.html . December 20, 2016 .
  27. Web site: May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals . Denney, Lawerence . Lawerence Denney . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220092827/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2016/Primary/legislative_totals.html . December 20, 2016 .
  28. Web site: Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals . Denney, Lawerence . Secretary of State of Idaho . Boise, Idaho . March 26, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161221144543/http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2016/General/legislative_totals.html . December 21, 2016 .