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Gregory Davids
Minnesota House of Representatives District 31B
Incumbent
In office
2008 - present
Term ends
January 8, 2013
Years in position	4
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$31,140.90/year
Per diem	$86/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 2, 2010
First elected	November 4, 2008
Next election	November 6, 2012
Term limits	N/A
Prior offices
Minnesota House of Representatives
1991-1997
Education
Bachelor's	Winona State University
Personal
Birthday	August 28, 1958
Profession	Farmer/Owner & President, Insurance Agency
Websites
Office website

Gregory Davids (b. August 28, 1958) is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He first represented District 31B term after winning a special election on February 12, 1991. He was defeated in the 2006 general election, but was re-elected to the House in 2008 and currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore.

Davids is a farmer and Owner/President of an insurance agency.

He is Chair of the Preston United Methodist Church Administration Board, President of the Preston Lions Club, and a member of the Farm Bureau, Minnesota Association of Life Underwriters, and Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents. He is married and has 3 children.^[1]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davids has been appointed to these committees:

• Commerce and Regulatory Reform
• Division on Veterans Services
• Taxes, Chair
• Ways and Means

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davids served on these committees:

• Capital Investment Finance Division
• Commerce and Labor
• Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division
• Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division
• Taxes
• Ways and Means

Elections

2010

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2010

Davids won re-election to the District 31B Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Steve Kemp (DFL) and Al Hein (I)in the general election on November 2, 2010.^[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 31B (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Steve Kemp (DFL)		4,279	29.75%
Gregory Davids (R)		7,694	53.49%
Al Hein		2,398	16,67%
Write-In		13	0.09%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Gregory Davids won election to the District 31B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Ken Tschumper. ^[3]

Gregory Davids raised $54,153 for his campaign.^[4]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 31B (2008)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Gregory Davids (R)		9,873	50.90%
Ken Tschumper (DFL)		9,466	48.81%
Write-In		56	0.29%

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Davids received $38,881 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.^[5]

Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Gregory Davids's campaign in 2010
Public Fund	$3,789
Fillmore County Republicans	$2,500
Houston County Republicans	$1,000
Fillmore County Republicans	$1,000
Minnesota Telecommunication Alliance	$500
Total Raised in 2010	$38,881

2008

Listed below are the three largest contributors to Gregory Davids' 2008 campaign.

Donor	Amount
Public Fund	$4,533
Fillmore County Republican Party Minnesota	$2,500
Houston County Republican Party Minnesota	$2,400

External links

• Minnesota House of Representatives - Rep. Davids
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996

References

Political offices
Preceded by Ken Tschumper	Minnesota State House District 31B 1991-1997; 1998 – present	Succeeded by NA

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