James Davis

James C. Davis

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 17, 1895
Date of Death Dec. 18, 1981 (Age: 86)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

James Davis holds a robust educational background, having attended Reinhardt College and Emory College. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War I and later in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Davis began his career as a state representative, followed by roles in both state and county law enforcement. He transitioned to the judiciary, serving as a judge before returning to elected office in the House of Representatives. His career also included a stint as a publisher. Throughout his career, Davis demonstrated leadership in various sectors, marked by significant transitions and roles in both the public and private sectors.

Political Ideas

James Davis's political career is marked by an intriguing blend of segregationist policies and military service, revealing a complex ideological posture. His legislative focus on District governance, while advocating for segregation, juxtaposes his military background, hinting at a highly localized approach to governance. Davis's involvement with the Ku Klux Klan further complicates his ideological stance, suggesting a rigid adherence to certain social hierarchies. His rhetorical style likely navigated these tensions with a calculated precision, appealing to specific regional interests while maintaining a veneer of broader national service.

Campaigns
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 5th District

Unopposed

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 5th District

Unopposed

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 5th District

59.20% of vote

Win
1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 5th District

64.40% of vote

Win
1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 5th District

Unopposed

Win
1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 5th District

Win