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'''Paula Pellerin Davis''' (born November 1973)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=2346472|title=Paula Davis, November 1973|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=November 29, 2015}}</ref> is a government relations specialist and [[lobbyist]] from [[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 position in the runoff election held on November 21, 2015 over fellow Republican Ryan Heck. She also carred the special election to fill the remaining six weeks of the 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 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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In the primary, Davis led Heck by eighty-two votes. She sent out a mailer claiming that Heck, a member since 2012 of the Baton Rouge Metro Council and the owner of Cajun Read Mix Concrete Company, lacked the integrity to serve in the state House. Davis also stressed her experience as deputy state insurance commissioner during [[Hurricane Katrina|Hurricanes Katrina]] and [[Hurricane Rita|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> She prevailed with 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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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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===Legislative Ratings and Awards===
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The [[Louisiana Association of Business and Industry]] (LABI) recognized Davis as a “Most Valuable Policymaker” for her stance on bills heard during the 2020 regular session and first special session that impact Louisiana’s economy, business climate, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>https://www.labi.org/score-card</ref>  Also, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), honored Davis with the Award for Conservative Excellence for her voting record in support of limited and transparent government, individual rights, personal responsibility, and lasting cultural values.<ref>http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/CLA_Louisiana_2019_web-2.pdf</ref>
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Davis was recognized as a 2016-2020 Term All-Star by 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 "Legislator 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>
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===Davis joins Democrats to elect House Speaker===
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On January 13, 2020, Davis was among twenty-three Republican lawmakers, 35 Democratic lawmakers, and two [[Independent]]s, known as the [[Louisiana Republican Fraud Squad]], who elected Republican [[Clay Schexnayder]] of Ascension Parish as [[Speaker]] of the House. In 2016, Davis was involved in electing former Rep. [[Taylor Barras]] as the first independent Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, bucking the legislature's tradition of supporting the governor's chosen leader.
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Conservative [[radio]] commentator [[Moon Griffon]] calls Davis, because of her support for tax increases and moderate policy positions, "Paula Pelosi Davis," a reference to the leftist former U.S. House Speaker [[Nancy Pelosi]] and Davis' own RINO tendencies. Davis will run for state House Speaker in the new term beginning in January 2024.<ref>''The Moon Griffon Show,'' March 17, 2023.</ref>
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Conservatives declined to challenge Davis in the October 14, 2023 primary. She will hence run unopposed for her third legislative term.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:38, January 15, 2024

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

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) recognized Davis as a “Most Valuable Policymaker” for her stance on bills heard during the 2020 regular session and first special session that impact Louisiana’s economy, business climate, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] Also, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), honored Davis with the Award for Conservative Excellence for her voting record in support of limited and transparent government, individual rights, personal responsibility, and lasting cultural values.[9]

Davis was recognized as a 2016-2020 Term All-Star by LABI for scoring 90% or higher on positive, pro-growth legislation.[10] 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.[11] Based on her positions and record during her first four-year term (2016-2020), the NFIB Louisiana PAC endorsed Davis for reelection.[12] Louisiana Right to Life gave Davis a score of 96% for her support of pro-life legislation during the 2016-2020 Legislative Term.[13] 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.[14]

In 2018, Davis was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Southwest Louisiana Chamber of Commerce for her pro-business voting record.[15] 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.[16] 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.[17] 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.[18]

Davis joins Democrats to elect House Speaker

On January 13, 2020, Davis was among twenty-three Republican lawmakers, 35 Democratic lawmakers, and two Independents, known as the Louisiana Republican Fraud Squad, who elected Republican Clay Schexnayder of Ascension Parish as Speaker of the House. In 2016, Davis was involved in electing former Rep. Taylor Barras as the first independent Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, bucking the legislature's tradition of supporting the governor's chosen leader.

Conservative radio commentator Moon Griffon calls Davis, because of her support for tax increases and moderate policy positions, "Paula Pelosi Davis," a reference to the leftist former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Davis' own RINO tendencies. Davis will run for state House Speaker in the new term beginning in January 2024.[19]

Conservatives declined to challenge Davis in the October 14, 2023 primary. She will hence run unopposed for her third legislative term.

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. ↑ http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/CLA_Louisiana_2019_web-2.pdf
  10. ↑ https://www.labi.org/score-card
  11. ↑ https://www.nfib.com/assets/Louisiana2017_VR.pdf
  12. ↑ https://www.nfib.com/content/analysis/elections/nfib-louisiana-pac-endorsements/
  13. ↑ https://prolifelouisiana.org/2016-19housescorecard
  14. ↑ https://www.lafamilyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017Scorecard-1pgr-14in-corrected1_house.jpg
  15. ↑ https://www.allianceswla.org/news/2018/08/24/sample/davis-named-2018-legisgator-of-the-year-13-others-honored/
  16. ↑ https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Commerce
  17. ↑ https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=69
  18. ↑ https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/165576/paula-davis#.W_jFqHpKjOQ
  19. ↑ The Moon Griffon Show, March 17, 2023.
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