Michael Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of theMissouri House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Bondon |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Harris–Stowe State University (BA) Washburn University (JD) |
Michael Davis is an American politician serving as a member of theMissouri House of Representatives from the 56th district. Elected in November 2020, Davis assumed office on January 6, 2021.
Davis was raised inMaryland Heights, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education fromHarris–Stowe State University in 2015 and aJuris Doctor from theWashburn University School of Law in 2018.[1]
Davis began his career as an educator at an elementary school in theBlue Valley School District. Davis worked on campaigns forJay Ashcroft,Adam Schnelting, andBob Onder. He was also the engagement director withAmericans for Prosperity. Davis was elected to theMissouri 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]
Davis voted to defundPlanned Parenthood.[6]
In 2022, Davis introduced a bill to Missouri congress to repeal restrictions placed in 2015 to ban candidates withfelony 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]
In 2022, Davis criticizedRoy Blunt's vote in support of theRespect for Marriage Act.[8] He has stated support for changing the Missouri constitution to recognizedomestic union between two individuals, saying that marriage should not be a matter of state decision.[9]
| 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 | |||
| 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% | |||
| 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% | |||