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Colleen Davis
Davis in 2023
Treasurer of Delaware
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
GovernorJohn Carney
Preceded byKen Simpler
Personal details
Born
Colleen Carroll

1979 or 1980 (age 44–45)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationPhiladelphia University (BS, MS)
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WebsiteGovernment website

Colleen Davis (née Carroll; born 1979 or 1980) is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party serving as the Delaware State Treasurer since 2019.

Early life and career

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As a child, Davis moved from the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland to Sussex County, Delaware, where she grew up.[1] She graduated from Indian River High School in 1998 and attended Philadelphia University on a soccer scholarship.[2][3] Prior to running for office, she worked as a financial consultant for medical systems.[4] In 2016, she moved to Dagsboro, Delaware with her husband Anthony and their three children.[1][5]

Political career

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Davis ran for Delaware State Treasurer in the 2018 elections as a member of the Democratic Party. She defeated incumbent Republican Ken Simpler.[1][6][7] Her victory was a major upset and was one of several losses for prominent Republicans in Delaware.[8][9] She was sworn into office on January 1, 2019.[10]

Davis ran for reelection in 2022 and defeated the Republican nominee, Greg Coverdale.[11] She was sworn into office for her second term on January 1, 2023.[12]

After Lisa Blunt Rochester announced that she would not run for reelection to the United States House of Representatives in Delaware's at-large congressional district in the 2024 elections, Davis announced her candidacy in the election in July 2023.[13] She withdrew from the race in February 2024.[14]

Criminal history

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In November 2018, Davis was issued citations for driving on a suspended license and failure to show insurance and registration.[15] Although she told a police officer that she has not driven on her suspended license, her claims were contradicted by a photo posted on the Facebook page of Tom Carper, who had campaigned with Davis.[16] She pled guilty to speeding on December 20, 2018, and the other charges were dropped.[17] It was the fourth time she had been charged with driving on a suspended license, after pleading guilty to the charge when she was 17 and pleading guilty to lesser charges twice when she was an adult.[17]

Electoral history

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2018 Delaware State Treasurer election[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Colleen Davis 187,225 52.36%
Republican Ken Simpler (incumbent) 163,999 45.87%
Green David Chandler 6,300 1.77%
Total votes 357,524 100%
Democratic gain from Republican
2022 Delaware State Treasurer election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Colleen Davis (incumbent) 170,402 53.64% +1.28%
Republican Greg Coverdale 147,293 46.36% +0.50%
Total votes 317,695 100%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Dagsboro resident Davis seeking office as treasurer". Coastal Point. July 6, 2018. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Feather, Jason (May 11, 2018). "Giorgilli, Davis, Warrington and Slonin added to Soccer Hall of Fame". Sports. Coastal Point. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jefferson Women's Soccer 2021 Record Book" (PDF). Jefferson Rams. September 30, 2021. p. 37. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Ciolino, Nick. "State Treasurer's race now has a Democratic candidate". www.delawarepublic.org. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "Q&A: State treasurer candidates address the issues". Delaware State News. October 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  6. ^ "Colleen Davis, State Treasurer". The News Journal. August 17, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "Democrat Colleen Davis takes state treasurer race over Ken Simpler". The News Journal. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  8. ^ Schmidt, Sophia (November 7, 2018). "State House and Senate Minority Whips ousted by Democratic challengers". Delaware Public Media.
  9. ^ Smith, Jerry (November 6, 2018). "Democrat Colleen Davis takes state treasurer race over Ken Simpler". The News Journal.
  10. ^ "Del. Democrats Sworn in to Statewide Offices". WBOC 16. January 2, 2019. Archived from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  11. ^ Stayman, Zoe (November 8, 2022). "(D) Colleen Davis Beats (R) Greg Coverdale for Delaware State Treasurer". WRDE Coast TV.
  12. ^ Rothstein, Benjamin (January 3, 2023). "Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis Sworn in for Second Term". WRDE Coast TV.
  13. ^ "Colleen Davis launches campaign for Congress". Cape Gazette. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  14. ^ Edelen, Joseph (February 28, 2024). "Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis drops out of U.S. Congress race". Bay to Bay News. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  15. ^ Goss, Scott (November 19, 2018). "Treasurer-elect Colleen Davis issues statement on legal issues, stays mum on exact details". The News Journal. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  16. ^ Goss, Scott (November 16, 2018). "State Treasurer-elect Colleen Davis caught driving on suspended license". The News Journal. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  17. ^ a b Chase, Randall (December 20, 2018). "Treasurer-elect Colleen Davis pleads guilty after traffic stop". Associated Press. The News Journal. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  18. ^ "State of Delaware General Election (Official Results)". State of Delaware Election Commissioner. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of Delaware
2019–present 		Incumbent
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