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'''Artur Earl Davis''' (born [[October 9]], [[1967]]), has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since [[2003]], representing the [[7th District of Alabama]], a district created under the [[Voting Rights Act]] to be black-majority, and which includes the rural [[Black Belt]] area as well as urban portions of [[Birmingham]] and [[Tuscaloosa]].  
'''Artur Earl Davis''' (born [[October 9]], [[1967]]), has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since [[2003]], representing the [[7th District of Alabama]], a district created under the [[Voting Rights Act]] to be black-majority, and which includes the rural [[Black Belt]] area as well as urban portions of [[Birmingham]] and [[Tuscaloosa]].  


Davis was born in West [[Montgomery]], and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in [[1990]] and cum laude from Harvard Law School in [[1993]]. He worked as a civil rights lawyer and Assistant United States Attorney, compiling a 98% conviction rate in the federal courts.
Davis was born in West [[Montgomery]] and was raised by his mother and grandmother. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in [[1990]] and cum laude from Harvard Law School in [[1993]]. He worked as a civil rights lawyer and Assistant United States Attorney, compiling a 98% conviction rate in the federal courts.


Davis ran against [[Earl Hilliard]] in the [[2000 primary elections|2000 Democratic primary]] to represent the 7th District, losing by a narrow margin. In the [[2002 primary elections|2002 election]], he won by a similarly narrow margin.  
Davis ran against [[Earl Hilliard]] in the [[2000 primary elections|2000 Democratic primary]] to represent the 7th District, losing by a narrow margin. In the [[2002 primary elections|2002 election]], he won by a similarly narrow margin. Hilliard's defeat was another blow to the once-dominant [[Jefferson County Citizens Coalition]].


Davis is a member of the [[Congressional Black Caucus]]. Known as a bipartisan legislator, he has earned praise from publications such as ''Roll Call'' and the ''National Journal''. Davis was appointed the Senior Whip Team for the Democratic Caucus of the 109th Congress and is the Co-Chair of the centrist New Democrat Coalition, as well as the Southern Regional Co-Chair for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Davis is a member of the [[Congressional Black Caucus]]. Known as a bipartisan legislator, he has earned praise from publications such as ''Roll Call'' and the ''National Journal''. Davis was appointed the Senior Whip Team for the Democratic Caucus of the 109th Congress and is the Co-Chair of the centrist New Democrat Coalition, as well as the Southern Regional Co-Chair for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
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* Whitmire, Kyle (November 16, 2006) "Man of the House: Rep. Artur Davis considers his next move." ''Birmingham Weekly.''
* Whitmire, Kyle (November 16, 2006) "Man of the House: Rep. Artur Davis considers his next move." ''Birmingham Weekly.''
* "Artur Davis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 20 Feb 2006, 23:51 UTC. 4 Apr 2006, 21:01 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Artur_Davis&oldid=40494965].
* "Artur Davis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 20 Feb 2006, 23:51 UTC. 4 Apr 2006, 21:01 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Artur_Davis&oldid=40494965].
* Wilson, Michael (July 3, 2002) "[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DE6DE1531F930A35754C0A9649C8B63 In Alabama Politics, How New Kid Won the Bloc]." ''New York Times''.


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Revision as of 18:21, 26 September 2007

Artur Davis

Artur Earl Davis (born October 9, 1967), has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 2003, representing the 7th District of Alabama, a district created under the Voting Rights Act to be black-majority, and which includes the rural Black Belt area as well as urban portions of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.

Davis was born in West Montgomery and was raised by his mother and grandmother. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1990 and cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1993. He worked as a civil rights lawyer and Assistant United States Attorney, compiling a 98% conviction rate in the federal courts.

Davis ran against Earl Hilliard in the 2000 Democratic primary to represent the 7th District, losing by a narrow margin. In the 2002 election, he won by a similarly narrow margin. Hilliard's defeat was another blow to the once-dominant Jefferson County Citizens Coalition.

Davis is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Known as a bipartisan legislator, he has earned praise from publications such as Roll Call and the National Journal. Davis was appointed the Senior Whip Team for the Democratic Caucus of the 109th Congress and is the Co-Chair of the centrist New Democrat Coalition, as well as the Southern Regional Co-Chair for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Seen as a rising star, Davis announced in May 2005 that he would like to run for a seat in the United States Senate or Governor of Alabama. After the 2006 general election, in which he was unopposed, Davis showed interest in challenging Jeff Sessions for his Senate seat in 2008. He resides in Birmingham.


Preceded by:
Earl Hilliard 		Representative, 7th Congressional District of Alabama
2003 - present 		Succeeded by:
(current)

References

  • Whitmire, Kyle (November 16, 2006) "Man of the House: Rep. Artur Davis considers his next move." Birmingham Weekly.
  • "Artur Davis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 20 Feb 2006, 23:51 UTC. 4 Apr 2006, 21:01 [1].
  • Wilson, Michael (July 3, 2002) "In Alabama Politics, How New Kid Won the Bloc." New York Times.

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