Debra Davis

Debra M. Davis (born October 11, 1959)[2] is an American politician who represents district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Not to be confused with Devra Davis.
For other people with similar names, see Deborah Davis.
Debra M. Davis
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 28th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Serving with C. T. Wilson (D), Edith J. Patterson (D)
Preceded bySally Y. Jameson
ConstituencyCharles County, Maryland
Personal details
Born (1959-10-11) October 11, 1959
Cheverly, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic
Children2 Daughters. Kendra Davis and Maya Davis
ResidenceIndian Head, Maryland[1]
OccupationAttorney

Background

Davis was born in Cheverly, Maryland, on October 11, 1959, where she attended Frederick Douglass High School in Croom, Maryland. In 1981, she graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. After attending the University of Baltimore School of Law where she earned a Juris Doctor, she was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1995 and to the District of Columbia Bar in 1996.[2]

In 2010, Davis was elected to the Charles County Board of Commissioners, representing the Charles County District 2.[2] During her two terms as commissioner, she gained the reputation as a maverick, often voting against the majority on issues large and small.[3] During her second term, she also served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Local Government Insurance Trust, becoming the first African-American to serve as LGIT Chair.[4]

In January 2018, Davis declared her candidacy for state delegate in Maryland's 28th legislative district.[3] In the general election, Davis earned 23.8 percent of the vote, with incumbents C. T. Wilson and Edith J. Patterson earning 22.8 percent and 23.2 percent respectively and all precincts reporting.[5]

In the legislature

Davis has been a member of the Maryland House of Delegates since January 9, 2019.[2]

Committee assignments
  • Judiciary Committee, 2019– (juvenile law subcommittee, 2019–20; public safety subcommittee, 2019–; criminal law & procedure subcommittee, 2021–)
  • Chair, House Re-entry Work Group, 2021
  • Work Group to Address Police Reform and Accountability in Maryland, 2020

Other memberships

Political positions

Education

Davis introduced legislation in the 2021 session that would expand access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance to eligible college students. The bill passed and went into effect on June 1, 2021.[6]

Policing

Davis introduced legislation in the 2021 session that would establish a statewide police use-of-force policy.[7] The bill received a hearing in subcommittee, but never received a vote.[8]

Transportation

Davis introduced legislation in the 2021 session that would advance the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit, a 19-mile rail project from Branch Avenue Metro station in Suitland-Silver Hill to White Plains, Maryland. The bill passed and was signed by Governor Larry Hogan.[9][10]

Electoral history
2010 Charles County Board of Commissioners district 2 Democratic primary election[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debra M. Davis 4,823 43
Democratic Charles Carrington 2,714 24
Democratic Johnnie DeGiorgi 2,093 19
Democratic Bob Buehler 902 8
Democratic Leo Bachi Eyombo 610 5
2010 Charles County Board of Commissioners district 2 general election[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debra M. Davis 25,091 56
Republican Rick Campbell 20,011 44
Write-in Write-in 21 0
2014 Charles County Board of Commissioners district 2 Democratic primary election[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debra M. Davis 5,615 40
Democratic Melanie B. Holland 5,156 37
Democratic Johnnie DeGiorgi 1,363 10
Democratic Mike Cassidy 1,182 8
Democratic Larreic "Larry" Green 500 4
Democratic Leya "Blondie" Davis 325 2
2014 Charles County Board of Commissioners district 2 general election[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debra M. Davis 23,484 52
Republican Mike Bakir 18,082 44
Write-in Melanie B. Holland (Democratic) 3,846 8
Write-in Write-in 112 0
2018 Maryland House of Delegates district 28 Democratic primary election[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edith J. Patterson 10,346 27
Democratic C. T. Wilson 10,053 27
Democratic Debra M. Davis 8,725 23
Democratic Edward Holland 4,561 12
Democratic John Coller 4,043 11
2018 Maryland House of Delegates district 28 general election[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debra M. Davis 34,236 24
Democratic Edith J. Patterson 33,383 23
Democratic C. T. Wilson 32,793 23
Republican Jim Crawford 15,059 11
Republican Dave Campbell 15,010 10
Republican Maureen Janette Woodruff 13,318 9
Write-in Write-in 159 0

References
  1. "2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  2. "House of Delegates". Maryland Manual On Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  3. Lagasse, Paul (January 3, 2018). "County commissioner, attorney Davis runs for state delegate". Southern Maryland News. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  4. "LGIT Names Chas. Co. Commissioner Debra Davis, Esq. as Board Chair". Southern Maryland Online. December 22, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  5. Ellenberg, Robin (November 7, 2018). "Multiple County Officials Win State Offices". Conduit Street. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  6. Baker, Jordan (July 27, 2021). "New Maryland Law Dramatically Expands Access To SNAP Assistance, Anti-Hunger Services For College Students". WFMZ-TV. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  7. Gaskill, Hannah (January 28, 2021). "Legislating Police Reform in 2021: 'We Really Do Have to Seize This Moment'". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  8. "Legislation - HB0139". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  9. Soptelean, Caleb M. (April 14, 2021). "$5M in current budget for Southern Maryland Rapid Transit". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  10. "Legislation - HB0414". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  11. "Official 2010 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  12. "Official 2010 Gubernatorial General Election results for Charles County". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  13. "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Charles County". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  14. "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Charles County". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  15. "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  16. "Official 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
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