Former Rep. Susan Davis

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Summary

DAVIS, Susan A., a Representative from California; born in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Mass., April 13, 1944; B.A., University of California, Berkeley, Calif., 1965; M.S.W., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C., 1968; member of the San Diego, Calif., board of education, 1983-1992, president, San Diego, Calif., board of education 1989-1992; executive director, Aaron Price Fellows, 1990-1994; member of the California state assembly, 1994-2000; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Seventh and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2001-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Susan Carol Alpert Davis
Gender: Female
Pronunciation: SOO-zuhn DAY-viss
Date of Birth: April 13, 1944 (age: 80)
Place of Birth: Cambridge, Mass.
Religion: Jewish
Hometown: Richmond, Calif.
Place of Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Social worker
Alternate Name: Susan Carol Alpert

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Steven J. Davis doctor

2 children: Jeffrey, Benjamin

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

Instagram, official

Press Releases

Official press releases »

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - MSW (1968)
University of California Berkeley - BA (1965)

Greek Organizations:

Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2003-Jan. 2, 2021) Retired

Member, 53rd Congressional District of California
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2001-Jan. 2, 2003) Changed District

Member, 49th Congressional District of California

State Legislature Offices:

California Assembly (1994-2000)

D Assembly Member, District 76

Election Results

2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 69.07%
Democrat

Morgan Murtaugh, 30.93%
Republican
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 67.01%
Democrat

James Veltmeyer, 32.99%
Republican
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 58.84%
Democrat

Larry A. Wilske, 41.16%
Republican
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 61.43%
Democrat

Nick Popaditch, 38.57%
Republican
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 62.26%
Democrat

Michael Crimmins, 34.00%
Republican

Paul Dekker, 3.74%
Libertarian
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 68.49%
Democrat

Michael Crimmins, 27.45%
Republican

Edward M Teyssier, 4.06%
Libertarian
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 67.56%
Democrat

John Woody Woodrum, 30.00%
Republican

Ernie Lippe, 2.45%
Libertarian
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 66.14%
Democrat

Darin Hunzeker, 28.86%
Republican

Lawrence P Rockwood, 3.40%
Green

Adam Van Susteren, 1.61%
Libertarian
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

53rd Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 62.19%
Democrat

Bill Vandeweghe, 37.78%
Republican
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

49th Congressional District of California

Susan Carol Alpert Davis, 49.63%
Democrat

Brian Philip Bilbray Jr., 46.18%
Republican

Doris Ball, 2.86%
Libertarian

Tahir I Bhatti, 1.33%
Natural Law

Employment History

Aaron Price Fellows Program (1990-1994)

Executive Director
San Diego Unified School District Board of Education (1983-1992)

Board Member

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Susan Davis for Congress (California)

Awards

Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Champion of Science (Science Coalition) (Feb. 2020)
Democracy Award for "Life in Congress" Workplace Environment (Congressional Management Foundation) (July 2018)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Friend of the National Parks Award (National Parks Conservation Association) (July 2015)
Best of Congress Award (Working Mother Magazine) (July 2012)
Support of Military Families Award (National Military Family Association) (2010)

Official Signature

Privately Financed Travel

43 trips taken between 2001 - 2019 costing $379,153

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2016 (Amendment), 2015, 2015 (Amendment), 2015 (Amendment), 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2009 (Amendment), 2008, 2007, 2007 (Amendment), 2006, 2005, 2005 (Amendment), 2004, 2004 (Amendment), 2003
Extension Letter: 2020
Stock transaction: 11/30/2020, 10/29/2020, 05/14/2020, 04/16/2020, 02/13/2020, 11/22/2019, 07/30/2019, 07/09/2019, 04/09/2019, 02/07/2019, 11/16/2018, 06/15/2018, 03/28/2018, 11/16/2017, 09/26/2017, 07/31/2017, 12/29/2016, 09/27/2016, 05/19/2016, 02/22/2016, 11/30/2015, 08/18/2015, 05/07/2015, 01/14/2015, 07/24/2014, 12/13/2013, 09/10/2013, 04/11/2013, 02/19/2013, 01/16/2013, 09/24/2012
Termination: 2021
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Foreign Gifts

3/2/2004: Lodging: $117.00; Meals $52.00 from Libya ($169.00)

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $72,385.55
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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