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Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.)

  • District: 53rd District, Downtown San Diego; Imperial Beach
  • Residence: San Diego
  • Born: April 13, 1944; Cambridge, Mass.
  • Religion: Jewish
  • Family: Husband, Steve Davis; two children
  • Education: U. of California, Berkeley, B.A. 1965 (sociology); U. of North Carolina, M.A. 1968 (social work)
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: San Diego Unified School District Board of Education, 1983-92 (president, 1989-92); Calif. Assembly, 1994-00; U.S. House, 2001-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2000 (6th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Emerging Threats & Capabilities; Military Personnel - Ranking Member; Seapower & Projection Forces); Education & the Workforce (Early Childhood, Elementary & Secondary Education; Higher Education & Workforce Training)
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State Information: 53rd District, Downtown San Diego; Imperial Beach

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Susan Davis (D) 104,800 62.3%
Michael Crimmins (R) 57,230 34%
Paul Dekker (LIBERT) 6,298 3.7%
2008 general Susan Davis (D) 161,315 68.5%
Michael Crimmins (R) 64,658 27.4%
Edward Teyssier (LIBERT) 9,569 4.1%
2006 general Susan Davis (D) 97,541 67.6%
John Woodrum (R) 43,312 30%
Ernie Lippe (LIBERT) 3,534 2.4%
2004 general Susan Davis (D) 146,449 66.1%
Darin Hunzeker (R) 63,897 28.9%
Lawrence Rockwood (GREEN) 7,523 3.4%
Adam Van Susteren (LIBERT) 3,567 1.6%
2002 general Susan Davis (D) 72,252 62.2%
Bill VanDeWeghe (R) 43,891 37.8%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 68.2% John McCain: 29.9%
2004 John Kerry: 61% George W. Bush: 38%
2000 Al Gore: 56% George W. Bush: 36%

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