Gerald Davis (politician)
Gerald Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office 2008–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Karl Turner |
| Succeeded by | Richard Woodbury |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Teacher |
Gerald M. Davis (born 1936) is an American politician from Maine.
Career
[edit]Davis, a Republican from Falmouth, represented District 11 in the Maine Senate from 2008 to 2010.[1] He was defeated for re-election in 2010 by unenrolled (independent) Richard Woodbury of Yarmouth. Davis' Senate district covered part of Cumberland County, specifically Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth. He served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1996 to 2006. He also served on the Falmouth School Board.[2]
He taught history at Portland High School and served as a Peace Corps volunteer.[1]
A Roman Catholic, Davis opposed redefining marriage to include same sex marriage.[2]
Education
[edit]Davis earned a B.A. from Bates College and an MA in history and education from the University of Southern Maine.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Gerald Davis Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- ^ a b Parkhurst, Emily. "Senate District 11: Incumbent Davis faces 2 challengers". The Forecaster. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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