Doug E. Davis
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Doug E. Davis (b. June 25, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a Republican Mississippi state senator representing the 1st District which is located in DeSoto County.
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[edit] Personal Biography
He is the son of DeSoto County Chancery Clerk W. E. "Sluggo" Davis. The senator is a graduate of Magnolia Heights High School and Mississippi College.
[edit] Public Life
Davis is a member of the DeSoto County Economic Development Council, the Hernando Rotary Club, Hernando Chamber of Commerce and is also chairman of the Northwest Mississippi District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
[edit] Political Career
When Senator Bobby Chamberlin decided to retire from the state legislature, Davis entered the non-partisan December 14, 2004 special election to replace the senator. Since he won over a majority of the vote, 54.45%, a run-off against second highest voter getter was not necessary and he was declared the winner of the seat.
Davis took office in 2005 and currently serves on the following state senate committees:
- Appropriations
- Constitution
- County Affairs
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Judiciary B
- Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals
- Universities and College
