Al Davis (Nebraska politician)

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]

Al Davis
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 43rd district
In office
January 9, 2013 – January 4, 2017
Preceded byDeb Fischer
Succeeded byTom Brewer
Personal details
Born (1952-07-28) July 28, 1952
Hyannis, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (before 1990; 2022–present)
Other political
affiliations		Republican (1990–2022)
EducationUniversity of Denver (BA)

Early life and education

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]

Career

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]

References
  1. "Sen. Al Davis". Lincoln, Nebraska: Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  2. "Senator Al Davis's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  3. admin (2013-04-05). "Rancher/actor cast as state senator". Unicameral Update. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  4. Hoffschneider, Kerry. "Seeds". York News-Times. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  5. Gale, John A. "Primary Election May 15, 2012" (PDF). Lincoln, Nebraska: Secretary of State of Nebraska. p. 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  6. Gale, John A. "Official Results of Nebraska General Election November 6, 2012" (PDF). Lincoln, Nebraska: Secretary of State of Nebraska. p. 15. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  7. Bureau, Paul Hammel / World-Herald. "Republican opponents in Legislature race don't see eye to eye, even on residency". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  8. "Nebraska Secretary of State - Election Night Results - May 10th, 2022".
  9. "Lt. Gov".
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