Ben Davis (Minnesota politician)
Ben Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 6A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1977 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dawn |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | |
| Website | Government website |
Ben Davis (born May 24, 1977) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Davis represents District 6A in northern Minnesota, which includes the city of Grand Rapids and parts of Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca Counties.[1][2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Davis was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran in an open seat after redistricting and the retirement of three-term Republican incumbent John Poston.[1]
Davis was among those supporting for an audit of 2020 election results in Crow Wing County, saying he wanted to make sure the laws were followed and no fraud occurred.[3]
Davis serves on the Children and Families Finance and Policy, Climate and Energy Finance and Policy, and Elections Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Davis | 13,657 | 62.30 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Richard (Rick) Blake | 8,258 | 37.67 | |
| Write-in | 7 | 0.03 | ||
| Total votes | 21,922 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Davis lives in Merrifield, Minnesota, with his wife, Dawn, and six children.[1] He is a pastor at Remnant Ministry Center, a nondenominational church in Brainerd, Minnesota.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Davis, Ben - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Rep. Ben Davis (06A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ a b Winter, Deena (2022-02-03). "Secretary of State rejects Crow Wing County request for 2020 election audit". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 6A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.