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'''Paula Pellerin Davis''' (born November 25, 1973)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/paula-pellerindavis/e160576360836|title=Paula Davis|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=September 12, 2017}}</ref> is a government relations specialist and former [[Lobbying|lobbyist]] from the capital city of [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Baton Rouge Parish.
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'''Paula Pellerin Davis''' (born November 25, 1973)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/paula-pellerindavis/e160576360836|title=Paula Davis|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=September 12, 2017}}</ref> is a commercial real estate agent with Waters & Pettit from the capital city of [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Baton Rouge Parish.<ref>http://www.waterspettit.com/team </ref>
  
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Davis won the District 69 House position in the runoff election held on November 21, 2015 over fellow Republican Ryan Eugene Heck (born April 1978).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=2302680|title=Ryan Heck, April 1978|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref> She also won the special election to fill the remaining six weeks of the unexpired term<ref name=ereturns>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/11212015/11212015_Legislative.html|title=Results for Election Date: 11/21/2015|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref> of Republican former Representative [[Erich Ponti]], who resigned the seat in June 2015.
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Davis won the District 69 House position in the runoff election held on November 21, 2015 over fellow Republican Ryan Eugene Heck (born April 1978).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=2302680|title=Ryan Heck, April 1978|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref> She also won the special election to fill the remaining six weeks of the unexpired term<ref name=ereturns>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/11212015/11212015_Legislative.html|title=Results for Election Date: 11/21/2015|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref> of Republican former Representative [[Erich Ponti]], who resigned the seat in June 2015. Davis led Heck in the primary by only eighty-two votes. Thereafter, Davis received 6,679 votes (55.3 percent) to Heck's 5,400 (44.7 percent).<ref name=ereturns/>
  
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Davis led Heck in the primary by only eighty-two votes. She thereafter sent out a mailer claiming that Heck, a member since 2012 of the Baton Rouge Metro Council and the owner of Cajun Ready Mix Concrete Company, had made errors in judgment and that his council record did not commend him to serve in the state House. Davis also stressed her experience as deputy state insurance commissioner during [[Hurricane Katrina|Hurricanes Katrina]] and Rita.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theadvocate.com/news/14062157-34/paula-davis-wins-house-district|title=Paula Davis wins House District 69 seat over challenger Ryan Heck|author=Andrea Gallo|date=November 21, 2015|publisher=''The Baton Rouge Advocate''|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref> Davis received 6,679 votes (55.3 percent) to Heck's 5,400 (44.7 percent).<ref name=ereturns/>
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A Louisiana native originally from Breaux Bridge, Davis has resided in Baton Rouge since 1990. She holds a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[Political Science]] from [[Louisiana State University]]. She is a Fellow of the LSU School of Government and graduate of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy. Davis is married to John Davis, a [[lawyer]] in Baton Rouge. She has a daughter, Hayden. She is [[Episcopalian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://batonrougerepublicanwomen.com/uploads/Paula_Davis_Bio.pdf|title=Paula Davis Bio|publisher=Baton Rouge Republican Women|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref>
  
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A Louisiana native, Davis has resided in Baton Rouge since 1990. She holds a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[Political Science]] from [[Louisiana State University]]. She is a graduate of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy. She is studying design at the New York Institute of Art and Design. Davis is married to John Davis, a [[lawyer]] in Baton Rouge. She has a daughter, Hayden. She is [[Episcopalian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://batonrougerepublicanwomen.com/uploads/Paula_Davis_Bio.pdf|title=Paula Davis Bio|publisher=Baton Rouge Republican Women|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref>
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In addition to being a commercial real estate agent, Davis has been an active member within the Baton Rouge non-profit community, serving as 2017 President of the Baton Rouge Symphony League, Co-Chair of the 2016 Baton Rouge Symphony League Madhatters fundraiser, and Co-Chair of the 2015 Manship Theatre's 10th Anniversary fundraiser.<ref>http://www.waterspettit.com/team </ref> Davis currently serves on the Board of Directors for The ARC of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum, and the LSU Ogden Honors College.
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Davis handily won a second legislative term in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 12, 2019. She polled 10,892 votes (79 percent) to 2,924 (21 percent) for the [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] Ryan Chase Lee.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 12, 2019.</ref>
  
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Davis handily won a second legislative term in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 12, 2019. She polled 10,892 votes (79 percent) to 2,924 (21 percentP for the [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] Ryan Chase Lee.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 12, 2019.</ref>
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===Legislative Ratings and Awards===
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Davis was recognized as a 2016-2020 Term All-Star by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) for scoring 90% or higher on positive, pro-growth legislation.<ref>https://www.labi.org/score-card </ref> On key small, independent, and family-run business issues during the 2016 legislative year, Davis was rated 100% by the National Federation of Independent Business.<ref>https://www.nfib.com/assets/Louisiana2017_VR.pdf </ref> Based on her positions and record during her first four-year term (2016-2020), the NFIB Louisiana PAC endorsed Davis for reelection.<ref>https://www.nfib.com/content/analysis/elections/nfib-louisiana-pac-endorsements/ </ref> Louisiana Right to Life gave Davis a score of 96% for her support of pro-life legislation during the 2016-2020 Legislative Term.<ref>https://prolifelouisiana.org/2016-19housescorecard</ref>
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In 2017, the conservative Louisiana Family Forum scored Davis 90% and named her a Family Advocate for her commitment to advancing life, liberty, and limited government.<ref>https://www.lafamilyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017Scorecard-1pgr-14in-corrected1_house.jpg </ref>
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In 2018, Davis was named LegisGator of the Year by the Southwest Louisiana Chamber of Commerce for her pro-business voting record.<ref>https://www.allianceswla.org/news/2018/08/24/sample/davis-named-2018-legisgator-of-the-year-13-others-honored/</ref> She has also been recognized for her effectiveness including receipt of the Chamber Southwest Louisiana Business Champion Award, Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association Legislative Ally Award, New Light Baptist Church Community Volunteer Award, Louisiana Hospital Association Legislative Champion Award, Louisiana Orthopedic Association Legislative Champion Award, LSU Foundation Greek Excellence Award, Louisiana Counseling Association Advocacy Award, and Louisiana Appleseed Pro Bono Award.
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===Legislative Leadership===
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For the 2020-2024 legislative term, Davis has been appointed by the Speaker of the House as Chair of the House Commerce Committee.<ref>https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Commerce </ref> She is also a member of the House Executive Committee, House Select Leadership Committee, Joint Select Committee on Louisiana Economic Recovery, Capital Region Legislative Delegation, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus and Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.<ref>https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=69 </ref> During her prior four-year term, Davis was a member of four legislative committees: Ways and Means; Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay; Insurance; and Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs.<ref>https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/165576/paula-davis#.W_jFqHpKjOQ  </ref>
  
 
===Davis joins Democrats in choosing House Speaker===
 
===Davis joins Democrats in choosing House Speaker===
  
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On January 13, 2020, Davis was among twenty-three Republican lawmakers, known as the [[Louisiana Republican Fraud Squad|Fraud Squad]], who voted for the [[Moderate Republican]] [[Clay Schexnayder]] of Ascension Parish, whose election as [[Speaker]] depended heavily on the votes of thirty-five Democratic lawmakers, along with two [[Independent]]s, and the Republican defectors.
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On January 13, 2020, Davis was among 23 Republican lawmakers, 35 Democratic lawmakers, and two [[Independent]]s who elected Republican [[Clay Schexnayder]] of Ascension Parish as [[Speaker]] of the House.
  
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[[Conservative]] [[radio]] commentator [[Moon Griffon]], based in [[Lafayette]], is a persistent critic of the moderate Davis, whom he calls "Paula [[Nancy Pelosi|Pelosi]] Davis," because of Davis' alliance on numerous issues with Democratic [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]]. Griffon predicts that Davis will run for state insurance commissioner in 2023 in a bid to succeed long-term incumbent [[Jim Donelon]]. He urged Republican women not to support her in such a potential race.<ref>"[[Moon Griffon|The Moon Griffon Show]], February 3, 2020.</ref>  
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[[Conservative]] [[radio]] commentator [[Moon Griffon]], based in [[Lafayette]], is a persistent critic of Davis, whom he calls "Paula [[Nancy Pelosi|Pelosi]] Davis," because of his perception that Davis has allied on numerous issues with Democratic [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]]. Without any support, Griffon predicts that Davis will run for state insurance commissioner in 2023 in a bid to succeed long-term incumbent [[Jim Donelon]]. He urged Republican women not to support her in such a potential race.<ref>"[[Moon Griffon|The Moon Griffon Show]], February 3, 2020.</ref>  
  
 
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Revision as of 23:24, May 12, 2020

Paula Pellerin Davis

Louisiana State Representative for District 69 (East Baton Rouge Parish)
Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 11, 2016
Preceded by Erich Ponti
Born November 25, 1973
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) John Davis
Religion Episcopalian

Paula Pellerin Davis (born November 25, 1973)[1] is a commercial real estate agent with Waters & Pettit from the capital city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Baton Rouge Parish.[2]

Davis won the District 69 House position in the runoff election held on November 21, 2015 over fellow Republican Ryan Eugene Heck (born April 1978).[3] She also won the special election to fill the remaining six weeks of the unexpired term[4] of Republican former Representative Erich Ponti, who resigned the seat in June 2015. Davis led Heck in the primary by only eighty-two votes. Thereafter, Davis received 6,679 votes (55.3 percent) to Heck's 5,400 (44.7 percent).[4]

A Louisiana native originally from Breaux Bridge, Davis has resided in Baton Rouge since 1990. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Louisiana State University. She is a Fellow of the LSU School of Government and graduate of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy. Davis is married to John Davis, a lawyer in Baton Rouge. She has a daughter, Hayden. She is Episcopalian.[5]

In addition to being a commercial real estate agent, Davis has been an active member within the Baton Rouge non-profit community, serving as 2017 President of the Baton Rouge Symphony League, Co-Chair of the 2016 Baton Rouge Symphony League Madhatters fundraiser, and Co-Chair of the 2015 Manship Theatre's 10th Anniversary fundraiser.[6] Davis currently serves on the Board of Directors for The ARC of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum, and the LSU Ogden Honors College.

Davis handily won a second legislative term in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 12, 2019. She polled 10,892 votes (79 percent) to 2,924 (21 percent) for the Libertarian Ryan Chase Lee.[7]

Legislative Ratings and Awards

Davis was recognized as a 2016-2020 Term All-Star by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) for scoring 90% or higher on positive, pro-growth legislation.[8] On key small, independent, and family-run business issues during the 2016 legislative year, Davis was rated 100% by the National Federation of Independent Business.[9] Based on her positions and record during her first four-year term (2016-2020), the NFIB Louisiana PAC endorsed Davis for reelection.[10] Louisiana Right to Life gave Davis a score of 96% for her support of pro-life legislation during the 2016-2020 Legislative Term.[11] In 2017, the conservative Louisiana Family Forum scored Davis 90% and named her a Family Advocate for her commitment to advancing life, liberty, and limited government.[12]

In 2018, Davis was named LegisGator of the Year by the Southwest Louisiana Chamber of Commerce for her pro-business voting record.[13] She has also been recognized for her effectiveness including receipt of the Chamber Southwest Louisiana Business Champion Award, Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association Legislative Ally Award, New Light Baptist Church Community Volunteer Award, Louisiana Hospital Association Legislative Champion Award, Louisiana Orthopedic Association Legislative Champion Award, LSU Foundation Greek Excellence Award, Louisiana Counseling Association Advocacy Award, and Louisiana Appleseed Pro Bono Award.

Legislative Leadership

For the 2020-2024 legislative term, Davis has been appointed by the Speaker of the House as Chair of the House Commerce Committee.[14] She is also a member of the House Executive Committee, House Select Leadership Committee, Joint Select Committee on Louisiana Economic Recovery, Capital Region Legislative Delegation, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus and Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.[15] During her prior four-year term, Davis was a member of four legislative committees: Ways and Means; Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay; Insurance; and Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs.[16]

Davis joins Democrats in choosing House Speaker

On January 13, 2020, Davis was among 23 Republican lawmakers, 35 Democratic lawmakers, and two Independents who elected Republican Clay Schexnayder of Ascension Parish as Speaker of the House.

Conservative radio commentator Moon Griffon, based in Lafayette, is a persistent critic of Davis, whom he calls "Paula Pelosi Davis," because of his perception that Davis has allied on numerous issues with Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards. Without any support, Griffon predicts that Davis will run for state insurance commissioner in 2023 in a bid to succeed long-term incumbent Jim Donelon. He urged Republican women not to support her in such a potential race.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Paula Davis. Mylife.com. Retrieved on September 12, 2017.
  2. ↑ http://www.waterspettit.com/team
  3. ↑ Ryan Heck, April 1978. Louisiana Secretary of State. Retrieved on November 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Results for Election Date: 11/21/2015. Louisiana Secretary of State. Retrieved on November 29, 2015.
  5. ↑ Paula Davis Bio. Baton Rouge Republican Women. Retrieved on November 29, 2015.
  6. ↑ http://www.waterspettit.com/team
  7. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 12, 2019.
  8. ↑ https://www.labi.org/score-card
  9. ↑ https://www.nfib.com/assets/Louisiana2017_VR.pdf
  10. ↑ https://www.nfib.com/content/analysis/elections/nfib-louisiana-pac-endorsements/
  11. ↑ https://prolifelouisiana.org/2016-19housescorecard
  12. ↑ https://www.lafamilyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017Scorecard-1pgr-14in-corrected1_house.jpg
  13. ↑ https://www.allianceswla.org/news/2018/08/24/sample/davis-named-2018-legisgator-of-the-year-13-others-honored/
  14. ↑ https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Commerce
  15. ↑ https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=69
  16. ↑ https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/165576/paula-davis#.W_jFqHpKjOQ
  17. ↑ "The Moon Griffon Show, February 3, 2020.
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