Catherine Davis

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Catherine Davis

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 24, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Tufts University, 1973

Personal

Birthplace

Stamford, Conn.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Non-profit president

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Catherine Davis (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Georgia. She lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.

Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Catherine Davis was born in Stamford, Connecticut. Davis earned a bachelor's degree from Tufts University in 1973 and studied at the University of Bridgeport School of Law. Her career experience includes being president of the nonprofit organization The Restoration Project and a Fortune 500 human resources manager. Davis has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Day of Tears
• Douglass Leadership Institute
• Dustin Inman Society
• National Black Pro-Life Coalition
• The Frederick Douglass Foundation
• Human Coalition
• Luncheon for Life
• Spera Vita

Elections

2022

See also: Georgia gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Georgia

Incumbent Brian Kemp defeated Stacey Abrams, Shane Hazel, David Byrne, and Milton Lofton in the general election for Governor of Georgia on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Kemp (R)	53.4	2,111,572
		Stacey Abrams (D)	45.9	1,813,673
		Shane Hazel (L)	0.7	28,163
		David Byrne (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	18
	Submit photo	Milton Lofton (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	7

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 3,953,433
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Elbert Bartell (Independent)
• President Boddie (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Georgia

Stacey Abrams advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Georgia on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacey Abrams	100.0	727,168

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 727,168
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Georgia

Incumbent Brian Kemp defeated David Perdue, Kandiss Taylor, Catherine Davis, and Tom Williams in the Republican primary for Governor of Georgia on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Kemp	73.7	888,078
		David Perdue	21.8	262,389
		Kandiss Taylor	3.4	41,232
		Catherine Davis	0.8	9,788
	Submit photo	Tom Williams	0.3	3,255

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,204,742
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Vernon Jones (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Catherine Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Catherine Davis, has lived in Georgia for more than 26 years. She grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, in a government funded housing “project” during a time when segregation and discrimination were mainstream in society. Although times were tough for Black Americans back then, she grew up in a home where Biblical conservative principles were the norm.She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Tufts University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and went on to attend the University of Bridgeport School of Law. A seasoned human resources professional and skilled program manager, Catherine has worked for non-profit organizations, state government and corporate America. Catherine, a celebrated public speaker and civil rights champion, has been fighting the battle for civil rights in and out of the womb for decades. She often partners with the National Black Pro-life Coalition, and the Frederick Douglass Foundation in an ongoing effort to educate Americans about the issues impacting the Black community. She has battled for legislation that promotes life while also recognizing how important it is to enforce the existing laws . She believes in limited government and states’ rights and that our inalienable rights are ordained by God and should not be circumvented by rogue political posturing.

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?

• Election integrity
• Medical freedom
• School Choice

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about life and ending the targeting of minority groups by the abortion industry. The eugenic polices inherent in the abortion industry practices are taking their toll on America's culture and we are no longer having enough children to replace ourselves. Every state should be able to protect its citizens as guaranteed in the 9th and 10th amendments. As the founding documents of this nation proclaim every child has a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This right should not be infringed because of the political interests of some.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Frederick Douglass defied the narrative of victimhood and lead the way modeling what any person in America can do through perseverance and hard work. Though a former slave, he found ways to educate himself, recognizing education was the key to his freedom. Once he was free, he dedicated himself to working toward freedom for others while cementing himself as a change agent in the culture. He became an adviser to presidents, and served as an ambassador to Haiti.

He never allowed the culture to dictate his beliefs, instead viewing public policy through the lenses of what is just and morally correct. This is the example I would like to follow.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

As Frederick Douglass said: "I have one great political idea… That idea is an old one. It is widely and generally assented to; nevertheless, it is very generally trampled upon and disregarded. The best expression of it, I have found in the Bible. It is in substance, "Righteousness exalteth a nation; sin is a reproach to any people" [Proverbs 14:34]. This constitutes my politics - the negative and positive of my politics, and the whole of my politics… I feel it my duty to do all in my power to infuse this idea into the public mind, that it may speedily be recognized and practiced upon by our people."

The Frederick Douglass Papers, John Blassingame, editor (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1982), Vol. 2, p. 397, from a speech delivered at Ithaca, New York, October 14th, 1852.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Catherine is a bold, decisive leader who will fight to protect the freedoms and rights of Georgians as guaranteed in the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution. Catherine is not bound by special interests and closely mirrors the statesmanship the founding fathers portrayed. She is a candidate for the people indeed.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Firm Foundation by Maverick City

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

The Governor is the states' chief law enforcement officer and as such must ensure the laws as passed by the legislature are enforced. He or she has the responsibility to protect their state from federal encroachment into areas that are the responsibility of the state. The Governor leads way in creating an environment that is just, moral and free.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor and the legislature should be able to work together on public policy that is in the best interest of the people. Partisanship has divided the state and both the Governor and the legislature have a obligation to find common ground and pass policies that benefit the state and communities without regard to special interests.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The greatest challenge for Georgia over the next ten years involves ensuring the various laws in the state are enforced. Throughout state government today there is a feel of cronyism that encourages the few to dictate to the many while ignoring the laws as passed by the legislature. Reversing the atmosphere of elitism is needed if the government is to be returned to the people.

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Campaign website

Davis' campaign website stated the following:

“	ELECTION INTEGRITY Something happened in the wee hours of the morning on November 4, 2020. Registered voters in GA, PA, MI and NC realized when counting had been stopped, that their voices were being silenced and their votes stolen. Reports from main stream media trickled in declaring many of the Democrat nominees, including the President, winners of the election. Never before had vote counting been halted in that manner during a Presidential election. Many voters were angry, some were confused, and others just accepted the outcome as called by the media. On November 4, 2020, Catherine and every registered voter in Georgia experienced the Jim Crow effect because the will of the people was suppressed under an increasing barrage of anomalies including allegations of ballot harvesting, dead people voting, underage teens voting, chain of custody violations, and the list goes on. For years the progressives had attempted to eliminate the Electoral College. Unable to convince the people it was in their best interest to do so, they decided to steal the electoral college votes through illegal acts. Who did Georgians actually vote for in the 2020 general election? We may never know. Will Georgians be able to cast votes in future elections that will count as they were actually cast? We will never know if steps are not taken to ensure election integrity and security. As long as the same process is in play, there is room for continued voter suppression and disenfranchisement. Georgia is facing a crisis of confidence in our electoral process. Too many of us are refusing to participate in future elections because of the belief our voices are being silenced through an insecure system of voting. Listening to first hand testimony of Georgians who witnessed the election corruption is enough to decide it is time to do something, especially in light of a lack of action by the GOP leadership. The current leadership chose the path of least resistance and pursued the passage of a watered-down election “integrity” bill that actually did little to protect future elections. Petitioning a grand jury, a process Georgia’s founding fathers took care to establish to ensure citizen grievances are heard, is the vehicle that can provide immediate relief on the questions of misconduct and irregularities in the 2020 election. Catherine is advocating for citizens in all 159 counties to initiate the Grand Jury process to review the vast amount of evidence of election interference and misconduct. Grand Jurors should be asked to protect the votes as cast by the Georgia electorate by eliminating the instruments used to commit the irregularities and misconduct, i.e. dominion machines, drop boxes and unrestricted absentee balloting. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Federal and state governments have been encroaching on religious freedom for decades. Efforts have been made to force compliance with the demands of a few while blurring the lines clearly established in the Constitution. Under “emergency powers” the government has taken away more and more liberties by suspending the Constitution, issuing mask mandates, lockdowns, etc. With this government response to the pandemic, it has become more and more evident how important it is to protect our rights as defined in the Constitution. The founding fathers experienced many of the same challenges that we have and yet, did not believe in “suspending” the Constitution even in times of trouble. Neither should we. One very tangible way to preserve and protect this very fundamental freedom from state overreach is through the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) - https://supportrfra.com/. Georgia the only southern state that has failed to pass such an act, leaves Georgia citizens vulnerable to government overreach. When cases arise the government would not have to present a compelling reason to encroach upon religious freedom. This lesser standard means the government would prevail most if not all the time. As Governor, Catherine will ensure such an act is not only passed but enforced to ensure no one can trample on our religious freedom. Our nation was founded on religious freedom and Georgians have a clear choice when it comes to safeguarding it - Catherine Davis. MEDICAL FREEDOM Horrific stories are emerging from around the country regarding government and business mandates related to the Covid-19 experimental vaccine. Mandates are issued from Washington, D. C. that require employers to dictate medical treatment for their employees’ placing them in fear of losing their jobs. Georgia is not immune. Stories are surfacing of anesthesiologists refusing services to the unvaccinated, and hospitals violating their own patient rights guidelines by refusing to treat patients with proven remedies. Pregnant women who are unvaccinated are being forced to deliver their children in hospital parking lots because doctors are refusing them service. Every resident in Georgia has the God given right to bodily integrity, free from threats or compulsion by the government or businesses to accept an immunization or other medical treatment. Georgians should be provided informed consent for any and every medical treatment without fear of repercussions. We must be able to make medical choices that are in our best interest while maintaining our bodily autonomy. Catherine will ensure that state government, businesses and institutions both private and public will not be permitted to impose medical mandates without judicial recourse by its citizens, regardless of Federal declarations. We live in a Constitutional Republic that allows all powers not specified in that document to be under the jurisdiction of the states. Catherine is keenly aware of this separation of powers and as Governor will make it her express mission to protect the rights of Georgia’s citizens. LIFE Catherine Davis has long championed the rights of the unborn to realize all the promises made at the founding of America. When declaring their independence from Great Britain, Georgia, the fourth state to enter the new Republic of the United States of America, agreed that its citizens had a God ordained right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In establishing a government “to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity” the Representatives from Georgia agreed all citizens should be able to obtain the protections the Constitution promised. Although many have chosen to make abortion a political “hot potato”, it is actually a moral issue and should be addressed as such. At the center of the systemic racism and white supremacy experienced in America since 1973, is the practice of abortion that has been used to control the birth rate of Blacks and other minorities. Under the guise that infant life in the womb does not have value, abortion has been used as a weapon, targeting many. Catherine has been successful in exposing this and other deceptive claims such as abortion is women’s “health care”. Families have been impacted and some destroyed by this practice as children have been sacrificed on the alter of convenience and Catherine promises to fight for its end in this state and the nation. Georgia’s pro-life laws that so many fought to pass to protect women and infant life in the womb, have been painfully ignored leaving women vulnerable to conditions that impact their health and welfare. Because there is no enforcement, it is impossible to know the conditions of the centers and the number of women reproductively and physically harmed. As Governor, Catherine will address this gaping hole in the enforcement of Georgia’s existing life legislation to ensure the will of the people is restored. SCHOOL CHOICE As Governor, Catherine will fight to establish a statewide school choice framework that will become a model for educational excellence in the country. School choice allows the taxes collected for education to follow students to the schools or services that best fit their needs —whether that’s to a public school, private school, charter school, home school or any other learning environment families choose. It is time parents in Georgia be able to select the school that will best provide the education they seek for their children. One thing most people in this state can agree on is that the current government school system has been failing students, parents and teachers for many years. In some counties, their school accreditation has been lost, putting students in jeopardy of entering college or obtaining financial aid. Some schools are facing a hiring and retention crisis, unable to retain qualified teachers. Some are hiring students who have not yet completed their degrees, to teach full time. Many, if not most, parents of the more than a million and a half students in public schools in Georgia have no other option, unable to select a school they deem best suited to the safety and educational needs of their child. The Constitution - Our rights are laid out quite clearly in the US and Georgia state Constitutions. Per the US Constitution, only certain powers are granted to the federal government the rest of the powers are left up to state jurisdictions. We have been experiencing a vast overreach by the federal government due to an imposed State of Emergency that seems to be never ending. At what point will states be able to return to normal. It is the same with Georgia's state constitution. Our rights are clearly laid out in this document. However, if the state imposes another "emergency" it would undoubtedly throw Georgia into another disruption of businesses, schools and everyday life. These constitutions were never meant to be suspended under any circumstances. Human Trafficking - It is modern day slavery and must be addressed as such, with a concerted effort to educate society, identify the perpetrators and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. According to Human Trafficking Unveiled, Atlanta was named by the FBI as one of 14 US cities with the highest rate of children used in prostitution. Removing Atlanta and all Georgia cities from such lists will be a top priority. The 2nd Amendment - The right to keep and bear arms is essential to keeping Georgia a free state. JFK thought it unlikely that fears of government tyranny would be a danger to our nation. Today those fears are becoming a reality in many communities and Georgia must not be one of them. The right to bear arms "shall not be infringed". Education NOT Indoctrination - Efforts to indoctrinate our children in political ideologies are on the rise. Critical Race Theory, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning and others are designed to move our children away from critical thinking and toward anti-American behavior and thought. This must not be allowed to take root in this state. Keep Georgia's Economy Strong - Small businesses, the backbone of our nation’s and Georgia’s economy, were most impacted by the Covid-19 mandates. The lockdowns put undue burden on small businesses by mandating expensive non-scientific safety protocols and by allowing large chain stores to remain open without restriction. If you need to work to feed your family, you and your business are essential. As Governor, Catherine will ensure efforts must be made to protect small businesses in Georgia from the political whims of politicians. Immigration - Like most Georgians, I welcome legal and sustainable immigration that benefits our nation and state. I also recognize that illegal immigration is an affront to our rule of law and to the immigrants who joined the American family lawfully. According to the federal government, Georgia is home to more illegal aliens than Arizona. Since 2006, the state legislature has put many laws in place to deter illegal immigration - which is largely caused by illegal employment. Many of these laws - designed to keep jobs, benefits and services away from illegals and to find and report criminal illegals - are not being enforced as Georgia families are needlessly suffering because of crimes committed by criminal aliens. Georgia’s chief executive should be laser focused on enforcement of all of our laws.	”
—Catherine Davis

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