Jim Davis

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Jim Davis

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth October 11, 1957 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jim Davis graduated from Jesuit High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. He began his career as a lawyer in private practice, eventually becoming a partner at a prominent Tampa-based law firm. Davis transitioned to public service, winning multiple elections to the Florida House of Representatives and later to Congress, where he served for several terms. He later joined a major law firm and engaged in local advocacy, supporting a transit tax for a light rail system in Hillsborough County.

Political Ideas

Jim Davis's political career reveals a complex ideological blend, marked by surprising policy stances and strategic calculations. His support for the Iraq invasion juxtaposed with his backing of a transit tax for a light rail system in Hillsborough County illustrates a nuanced approach to regional economic and infrastructural priorities. Davis's ability to navigate and occasionally align with opposing factions on key issues hints at a highly localized and calculated political strategy.

Campaigns
2006: Florida State Governor

Election History

2006 Florida gubernatorial election

2,178,289 votes (45.10%)

Loss

Winner: Charlie Crist

Florida Governor 2006, Democrat Primary

405,879 votes (47.32%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Florida's 11th congressional district election, 2004

191,780 votes (85.80%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Florida House of Representatives 11th District

Unopposed

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Florida House of Representatives 11th District

84.60% of vote

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Florida House of Representatives 11th District

65.00% of vote

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Florida House of Representatives 11th District

57.91% of vote

Win