Al Davis | |
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Member of the
Nebraska Legislature from the 43rd district | |
In office January 9, 2013 – January 4, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Deb Fischer |
Succeeded by | Tom Brewer |
Personal details | |
Born | Hyannis, Nebraska, U.S. | July 28, 1952
Political party | Democratic (before 1990; 2022–present) |
Other political affiliations | 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]
Al Davis | |
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Member of the
Nebraska Legislature from the 43rd district | |
In office January 9, 2013 – January 4, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Deb Fischer |
Succeeded by | Tom Brewer |
Personal details | |
Born | Hyannis, Nebraska, U.S. | July 28, 1952
Political party | Democratic (before 1990; 2022–present) |
Other political affiliations | 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]