Jim Davis

Jim Davis was a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 11th Congressional District from 1997 to 2007.

Bio
Davis was born October 11, 1957 in Tampa, Florida. He was educated at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia and recieved his J.D. from the University of Florida. After graduating, her worked as a lawyer and a member of the Florida House of Representatives, as well as Majority Leader of the Florida House. He was first elected to the U.S. House in 1996.

Davis announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida in 2006 against State Senator Rod Smith. He is currently considered the front runner in this race to replace Republican Governor Jeb Bush in the 2006 election. Republicans nominated his son Eddie Adams and Democrats nominated Kathy Castor to contest the November 2006 election for his vacant congressional seat. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006)

Money in politics
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Iraq War
Davis voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Committees in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Energy and Commerce
 * Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection
 * Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
 * Subcommittee on Health

Articles and Resources

 * Official website
 * Gubernatorial Campaign Website
 * Davis Supporters Myspace Group
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Fla Politics
 * Pensacola Beach Blog

Contact
DC Office: 409 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0911 Phone: 202-225-3376 Fax: 202-225-5652 Web Email Website

District Office- Saint Petersburg: 1186 62nd Avenue South Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 Phone: 727-867-5301 Fax: 727-867-5302

District Office- Tampa: 3315 Henderson Boulevard, Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33609 Phone: 813-354-9217 TollFree: 888-266-0205 Fax: 813-354-9514