Devin Charles Davis

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Devin Davis completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading-bio-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tA native of the Greater New Orleans area and descendant of the river parishes, I’ve witnessed firsthand how devastating the prison industrial complex, mass incarceration, and oppressive failed policies have been to our people and communities. \r\n<p>This lived experience propelled me into the work of organizing early on as a teenager. I committed to the work of building power within neglected and oftentimes forgotten communities by mobilizing voters while widening the understanding of intersectional discourse. \r\n</p><p>Im running for congress because I believe the best days of south Louisiana are still ahead of us if we fight for it. \r\n</p>\nFor too long, our district has been ill served by career politicians who put the wants of corporations over the needs of our communities. We deserve a congressman who’s ready to take on the petrochemical industry while fighting for a progressive working class agenda that betters the lives of all our people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading-key-message-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Repair the harm done to our communities: I recognize the urgent need to address the deep scars left by systemic racism and oppressive policies that have long plagued our communities. As your congressman, I will work to actively dismantle these injustices, ensuring equal opportunities for all our residents. Through our fight for fair housing, environmental justice, transforming a racist criminal legal system, and ensuring the right to quality healthcare and education for all our citizens, I am dedicated to correcting these historical wrongs.</li><li>Rebuild our Communities: As your representative, I will fight to drive substantial investment into the heart of our neighborhoods, particularly those that have been neglected. This means not only investing in our infrastructure but also being intentional in supporting our educational facilities, healthcare services, and growing our local businesses. Our vision for rebuilding extends beyond physical structures; it's about laying down the foundations for sustainable development and building a resilient district that leads the nation in the progressive transformation of our communities.</li><li>Restore the rights of our people and their trust in government: As your congressman, I will remain committed to restoring fundamental rights and dignity within our district, as part of a broader vision for peace, inclusivity, and justice. The loss of trust in our public institutions is not merely a gap—it is a gaping wound that cries out for immediate healing. We will answer this call with a steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and direct engagement with you, our community. This campaign is dedicated to fighting for the rights that form the cornerstone of our democracy—voting rights, freedom from undue incarceration, and a foreign policy rooted in peace and diplomacy rather than conflict.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading1-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEnvironmental Justice, Healthcare Reform, Housing Rights, Protect and expand the right to vote, Worker's Rights, Education Reform, Public Safety, Infastructure and Criminal Justice Reform\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading2-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHonesty and an unwavering commitment to the people and communities you serve while in office.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading3-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTo champion and advance policy that betters the lived conditions of families throughout our district, to fight for for the allocation of funding and resources towards key projects and programs within our district, to build strong community and regional coalitions, to advocate and work to attract new business opportunities and industries into our district, and to remain consistently engaged with the needs and concerns of our constituents.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading4-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHurricane Katrina in 2005\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading5-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-235697-2024-05-13\" id=\"heading6-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-235697-2024-05-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-235697-2024-05-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-235697-2024-05-13\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tJohn Lewis, Shirley Chisholm,\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDevin Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. A native of the Greater New Orleans area and descendant of the river parishes, I’ve witnessed firsthand how devastating the prison industrial complex, mass incarceration, and oppressive failed policies have been to our people and communities. This lived experience propelled me into the work of organizing early on as a teenager. I committed to the work of building power within neglected and oftentimes forgotten communities by mobilizing voters while widening the understanding of intersectional discourse. Im running for congress because I believe the best days of south Louisiana are still ahead of us if we fight for it. For too long, our district has been ill served by career politicians who put the wants of corporations over the needs of our communities. We deserve a congressman who’s ready to take on the petrochemical industry while fighting for a progressive working class agenda that betters the lives of all our people. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Repair the harm done to our communities: I recognize the urgent need to address the deep scars left by systemic racism and oppressive policies that have long plagued our communities. As your congressman, I will work to actively dismantle these injustices, ensuring equal opportunities for all our residents. Through our fight for fair housing, environmental justice, transforming a racist criminal legal system, and ensuring the right to quality healthcare and education for all our citizens, I am dedicated to correcting these historical wrongs. Rebuild our Communities: As your representative, I will fight to drive substantial investment into the heart of our neighborhoods, particularly those that have been neglected. This means not only investing in our infrastructure but also being intentional in supporting our educational facilities, healthcare services, and growing our local businesses. Our vision for rebuilding extends beyond physical structures; it's about laying down the foundations for sustainable development and building a resilient district that leads the nation in the progressive transformation of our communities. Restore the rights of our people and their trust in government: As your congressman, I will remain committed to restoring fundamental rights and dignity within our district, as part of a broader vision for peace, inclusivity, and justice. The loss of trust in our public institutions is not merely a gap—it is a gaping wound that cries out for immediate healing. We will answer this call with a steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and direct engagement with you, our community. This campaign is dedicated to fighting for the rights that form the cornerstone of our democracy—voting rights, freedom from undue incarceration, and a foreign policy rooted in peace and diplomacy rather than conflict. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Environmental Justice, Healthcare Reform, Housing Rights, Protect and expand the right to vote, Worker's Rights, Education Reform, Public Safety, Infastructure and Criminal Justice Reform What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty and an unwavering commitment to the people and communities you serve while in office. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To champion and advance policy that betters the lived conditions of families throughout our district, to fight for for the allocation of funding and resources towards key projects and programs within our district, to build strong community and regional coalitions, to advocate and work to attract new business opportunities and industries into our district, and to remain consistently engaged with the needs and concerns of our constituents. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Yes Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? John Lewis, Shirley Chisholm,\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Davis' campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>FRONTLINE PROBLEMS DEMAND FRONTLINE SOLUTIONS</b>\n</p><p>Our district deserves a leader in Washington who’s ready to champion frontline solutions that speak to the many growing crises of our communities. Standing up for immediate climate action, transforming our approach to public safety, and ensuring quality education, housing and healthcare for all our residents.\n</p><p><b>REPAIR</b>\n</p><p>I recognize the urgent need to address the deep scars left by systemic racism and oppressive policies that have long plagued our communities. Our mission is to actively dismantle these injustices, ensuring equal opportunities for all our residents. Through our fight for fair housing, environmental justice, transforming a racist criminal legal system, and ensuring the right to quality healthcare and education for all our citizens, I am dedicated to correcting these historical wrongs.\n</p><p>- Housing Justice\n</p><p>- Insurance Reform\n</p><p>- Public Safety\n</p><p>- Climate Action Now\n</p><p>- Ending the Failed War on Drugs\n</p><p>- Gun Violence- No More “Thoughts and Prayers”\n</p><p><b>REBUILD</b>\n</p><p>As your representative, I will fight to drive substantial investment into the heart of our neighborhoods, particularly those that have been neglected. This means not only investing in our infrastructure but also being intentional in supporting our educational facilities, healthcare services, and growing our local businesses. Our vision for rebuilding extends beyond physical structures; it's about laying down the foundations for sustainable development and building a resilient district that leads the nation in the progressive transformation of our communities.\n</p><p>- Quality Education for All\n</p><p>- Support Workers and Families\n</p><p>- Protect Immigrants\n</p><p>- Quality Healthcare as a Right\n</p><p>- Rebuild our Infrastructure\n</p><p><b>RESTORE</b>\n</p><p>As your congressman, I will remain committed to restoring fundamental rights and dignity within our district, as part of a broader vision for peace, inclusivity, and justice. The loss of trust in our public institutions is not merely a gap—it is a gaping wound that cries out for immediate healing. We will answer this call with a steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and direct engagement with you, our community. This campaign is dedicated to fighting for the rights that form the cornerstone of our democracy—voting rights, freedom from undue incarceration, and a foreign policy rooted in peace and diplomacy rather than conflict.\n</p><p>- Promote Peace across the Globe\n</p><p>- Protect and Expand the Right to Vote\n</p><p>- LGBTQIA+ Rights\n</p><p>- Senior’s Rights\n</p><p>- Dignity For Our Veterans\n</p><p><sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Devin Davis' campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Davis' campaign website stated the following:\n“ FRONTLINE PROBLEMS DEMAND FRONTLINE SOLUTIONS Our district deserves a leader in Washington who’s ready to champion frontline solutions that speak to the many growing crises of our communities. Standing up for immediate climate action, transforming our approach to public safety, and ensuring quality education, housing and healthcare for all our residents. REPAIR I recognize the urgent need to address the deep scars left by systemic racism and oppressive policies that have long plagued our communities. Our mission is to actively dismantle these injustices, ensuring equal opportunities for all our residents. Through our fight for fair housing, environmental justice, transforming a racist criminal legal system, and ensuring the right to quality healthcare and education for all our citizens, I am dedicated to correcting these historical wrongs. - Housing Justice - Insurance Reform - Public Safety - Climate Action Now - Ending the Failed War on Drugs - Gun Violence- No More “Thoughts and Prayers” REBUILD As your representative, I will fight to drive substantial investment into the heart of our neighborhoods, particularly those that have been neglected. This means not only investing in our infrastructure but also being intentional in supporting our educational facilities, healthcare services, and growing our local businesses. Our vision for rebuilding extends beyond physical structures; it's about laying down the foundations for sustainable development and building a resilient district that leads the nation in the progressive transformation of our communities. - Quality Education for All - Support Workers and Families - Protect Immigrants - Quality Healthcare as a Right - Rebuild our Infrastructure RESTORE As your congressman, I will remain committed to restoring fundamental rights and dignity within our district, as part of a broader vision for peace, inclusivity, and justice. The loss of trust in our public institutions is not merely a gap—it is a gaping wound that cries out for immediate healing. We will answer this call with a steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and direct engagement with you, our community. This campaign is dedicated to fighting for the rights that form the cornerstone of our democracy—voting rights, freedom from undue incarceration, and a foreign policy rooted in peace and diplomacy rather than conflict. - Promote Peace across the Globe - Protect and Expand the Right to Vote - LGBTQIA+ Rights - Senior’s Rights - Dignity For Our Veterans [2] ” —Devin Davis' campaign website (2024) [3]"}]