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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] in West Montgomery]), 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 after his father, a nurse, moved to California. He remembers himself as "painfully shy" in his youth, sporting an unfashionable tall afro and thick glasses and spending most of his time in the library. 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 in Montgomery, compiling a 98% conviction rate in the federal courts.
Davis was raised by his mother and grandmother after his father, a nurse, moved to California. He remembers himself as "painfully shy" in his youth, sporting an unfashionable tall afro and thick glasses and spending most of his time in the library. 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 in Montgomery, compiling a 98% conviction rate in the federal courts. He joined the Birmingham firm of [[Johnston Barton Proctor & Powell]] in [[1998]].


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]] and was credited, in part, to Hilliard's alienating Jewish voters with trips to Libya and non-support for pro-Israel resolutions.
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]] and was credited, in part, to Hilliard's alienating Jewish voters with trips to Libya and non-support for pro-Israel resolutions.
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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.


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 early interest in challenging [[Jeff Sessions]] for his Senate seat in [[2008]], but instead put his energy into chairing the Alabama campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. He delivered one of the nominating speeches at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.  He has indicated that he now has his sights set on a run for Governor in [[2010]].  
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 early interest in challenging [[Jeff Sessions]] for his Senate seat in [[2008]], but instead put his energy into chairing the Alabama campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. He delivered one of the nominating speeches at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.  


Davis resides in Birmingham.
Following the presidential inauguration, Davis announced his candidacy for Governor in the [[2010 primary elections|2010 election]]. His platform focusses on economic development and access to education. He won the endorsement of Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of George Wallace.
 
Davis resides in Birmingham. He married [[Tara Davis|Tara Johnson]] in January [[2008]].




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* "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].
* 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''
* Rawls, Phillip (September 11, 2008) "Obama pal eyes bid to be first black Ala. governor." Associated Press.
* Rawls, Phillip (September 11, 2008) "Obama pal eyes bid to be first black Ala. governor." Associated Press
* Gray, Steven (April 28, 2009) "Can Alabama Spark a Democratic Revival in the South?" ''TIME'' magazine.


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.house.gov/arturdavis/ Artur Davis] congressional website
* [http://www.house.gov/arturdavis/ Artur Davis] congressional website
* [http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Artur_Davis Artur Davis] at Congresspedia
* [http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Artur_Davis Artur Davis] at Congresspedia
* [http://www.arturdavis2010.com/ Artur Davis 2010] campaign website


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Revision as of 08:38, 28 April 2009

Artur Davis

Artur Earl Davis (born October 9, [[1967] in West Montgomery]), 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 raised by his mother and grandmother after his father, a nurse, moved to California. He remembers himself as "painfully shy" in his youth, sporting an unfashionable tall afro and thick glasses and spending most of his time in the library. 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 in Montgomery, compiling a 98% conviction rate in the federal courts. He joined the Birmingham firm of Johnston Barton Proctor & Powell in 1998.

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 and was credited, in part, to Hilliard's alienating Jewish voters with trips to Libya and non-support for pro-Israel resolutions.

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 early interest in challenging Jeff Sessions for his Senate seat in 2008, but instead put his energy into chairing the Alabama campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. He delivered one of the nominating speeches at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Following the presidential inauguration, Davis announced his candidacy for Governor in the 2010 election. His platform focusses on economic development and access to education. He won the endorsement of Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of George Wallace.

Davis resides in Birmingham. He married Tara Johnson in January 2008.


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

References

  • Wilson, Michael (July 3, 2002) "In Alabama Politics, How New Kid Won the Bloc." New York Times.
  • "Artur Davis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 20 Feb 2006, 23:51 UTC. 4 Apr 2006, 21:01 [1].
  • Whitmire, Kyle (November 16, 2006) "Man of the House: Rep. Artur Davis considers his next move." Birmingham Weekly
  • Rawls, Phillip (September 11, 2008) "Obama pal eyes bid to be first black Ala. governor." Associated Press
  • Gray, Steven (April 28, 2009) "Can Alabama Spark a Democratic Revival in the South?" TIME magazine.

External links

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