Billy Davis (Mississippi politician) explained

Billy Davis
Candidate:Vice President of the United States
Runningmate:Lyndon LaRouche
Opponent:Ronald Reagan (R),
Walter Mondale (D) and numerous others.
Party:Independent

Billy M. Davis (born 1938) is a family farmer and attorney from Laurel, Mississippi associated with perennial candidate Lyndon LaRouche. Davis ran on the LaRouche platform for Governor of Mississippi in 1983.[1] In the 1984 presidential election, Davis served as LaRouche's running mate.[2] After an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Party nomination, they ran as independents in the general election.[3]

Notes and References

  1. MISS. VOTES IN PRIMARY TOMORROW Curtis Wilkie Globe Staff. Boston Globe. Aug 1, 1983. pg. 1
  2. "LAROUCHE TRYING AGAIN, IN 19 STATES". GOODMAN, WALTER. New York Times. Oct 30, 1984. pg. A.23
  3. CAMPAIGN NOTES; Filing Deadline Voided In Jersey Election Law AP. New York Times. September 22, 1984. pg. 1.8