Jed Davis | |
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| Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Welter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jed Davis |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Newark, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
Jed Davis is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district. He was elected to the position in the 2022 election against Democratic candidate Heidi Henry on November 8, 2022. He assumed the seat on January 11, 2023.
Early life and career
Davis attended local Lisbon Grade School, Newark Community High School then Valparaiso University to obtain a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. At the time of his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, he was a regional director for an international energy company and the president of the board of Parkview Christian Academy in Yorkville. He has served as a village trustee for Newark, Illinois. He is a licensed foster parent. [1]
Illinois House of Representatives
On November 21, 2021, Davis announced his candidacy for the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district. [2] The 75th district, located on the southwestern edge of the Chicago metropolitan area includes parts of Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, and Will counties. [3] In the 2022 Republican primary, Davis defeated incumbent Republican David Welter for Republican nomination, [4] and defeated Democratic candidate Heidi Henry in the 2022 general election. [5]
Davis took office on January 11, 2023, at the start of the 103rd General Assembly. [6] During his first term, Davis joined the Illinois Freedom Caucus, a group of Republican legislators. The group is inspired by and shares the beliefs of the Freedom Caucus of the United States House of Representatives. [7] Davis serves on five committees. The committee on Cities and Villages, the committee on Economic Opportunity and Equity, the committee on Mental Health and Addiction, the committee on Small Business, Tech Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, and the Subcommittee of Transportation of Regulations, Roads & Bridges. [8]
References
- ^ Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 36 (1). Illinois General Assembly: 3. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ Kruger, Ethan (November 23, 2021). "Parkview Christian Academy Board President Running for State Representative". WSPY 107 FM News. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Maps of Districts of the Illinois House of Representatives (2023-2033)". Illinois State Board of Elections. July 16, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Kruger, Ethan (June 29, 2022). "Jed Davis defeats incumbent in 75th District Primary race". WSPY 107 FM News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ Kruger, Ethan (November 9, 2022). "Republican newcomer wins in 75th District; Democratic incumbent keeps 84th District". WSPY 107.1 FM News. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Hollman, John W. (Clerk of the House), ed. (January 11, 2023). "Certification of Members for the 103rd General Assembly" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 103 (1). Illinois House of Representatives: 3–6. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Rich (April 19, 2023). "Today's Quotable". Capitol Fax. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly – House Committee Members". Ilga.gov. March 21, 2001. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
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Jed Davis | |
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| Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Welter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jed Davis |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Newark, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
Jed Davis is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district. He was elected to the position in the 2022 election against Democratic candidate Heidi Henry on November 8, 2022. He assumed the seat on January 11, 2023.
Early life and career
Davis attended local Lisbon Grade School, Newark Community High School then Valparaiso University to obtain a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. At the time of his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, he was a regional director for an international energy company and the president of the board of Parkview Christian Academy in Yorkville. He has served as a village trustee for Newark, Illinois. He is a licensed foster parent. [1]
Illinois House of Representatives
On November 21, 2021, Davis announced his candidacy for the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district. [2] The 75th district, located on the southwestern edge of the Chicago metropolitan area includes parts of Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, and Will counties. [3] In the 2022 Republican primary, Davis defeated incumbent Republican David Welter for Republican nomination, [4] and defeated Democratic candidate Heidi Henry in the 2022 general election. [5]
Davis took office on January 11, 2023, at the start of the 103rd General Assembly. [6] During his first term, Davis joined the Illinois Freedom Caucus, a group of Republican legislators. The group is inspired by and shares the beliefs of the Freedom Caucus of the United States House of Representatives. [7] Davis serves on five committees. The committee on Cities and Villages, the committee on Economic Opportunity and Equity, the committee on Mental Health and Addiction, the committee on Small Business, Tech Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, and the Subcommittee of Transportation of Regulations, Roads & Bridges. [8]
References
- ^ Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 36 (1). Illinois General Assembly: 3. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ Kruger, Ethan (November 23, 2021). "Parkview Christian Academy Board President Running for State Representative". WSPY 107 FM News. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Maps of Districts of the Illinois House of Representatives (2023-2033)". Illinois State Board of Elections. July 16, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Kruger, Ethan (June 29, 2022). "Jed Davis defeats incumbent in 75th District Primary race". WSPY 107 FM News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ Kruger, Ethan (November 9, 2022). "Republican newcomer wins in 75th District; Democratic incumbent keeps 84th District". WSPY 107.1 FM News. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Hollman, John W. (Clerk of the House), ed. (January 11, 2023). "Certification of Members for the 103rd General Assembly" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 103 (1). Illinois House of Representatives: 3–6. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Miller, Rich (April 19, 2023). "Today's Quotable". Capitol Fax. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly – House Committee Members". Ilga.gov. March 21, 2001. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
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