Davids, Gregory M. "Greg"
House 1991-92 (District 32B); House 1993-2006 (District 31B); House 2009-2012 (District 31B); House 2013-2022 (District 28B); House 2023-Present (District 26B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/28/1958
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
United Methodist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Greg
City of Residence (when first elected):
Preston
Occupation (when first elected):
Insurance Agency Owner, President/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, and Football and Wrestling Coach
EDUCATION
Spring Valley High School; Secondary;
Waldorf College, Iowa;
Winona State University; B.S.; Social Science
Minnesota State University, Mankato; Attended Graduate School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Preston, Minnesota (City Council);
08/26/1986 to 1986
[Appointed]
Municipal Mayor:
Preston, Minnesota (City Mayor);
1987 to 02/13/1991
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Bonnie
Children:
Three children: Katie, Karrie, and Kimberlie (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican Party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2006 election. His opponent, Ken Tschumper, defeated him by so few votes that an automatic recount occurred. The recount confirmed that Ken Tschumper had won, by 52 votes.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1999-2000.
Body: House
District: 26B
Elected: 11/8/2022
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/3/2023 to 1/13/2025
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston, Mower
Occupation: Business/farm owner
Party:
Republican
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Capital Investment
Minutes
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Housing Finance and Policy: Preventing Homelessness Division
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/6/2018
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party:
Republican
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party:
Republican
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Commerce & Regulatory Reform
Minutes
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State Government Finance: Veterans Affairs Division
Minutes
-
Taxes (Chair)
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Body: House
District: 28B
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Commerce and Regulatory Reform
Minutes
-
State Government Finance: Veterans Services Division
Minutes
-
Taxes (Chair)
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Speaker Pro Tempore
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business, Retirement Financial Advisor
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2010 2nd Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Commerce and Labor
Minutes
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Finance: Capital Investment Finance Division
Minutes
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Finance: Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division
Minutes
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Finance: Transportation Finance and Policy Division: Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/2/2004
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Business/Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development (Chair)
Minutes
-
Commerce and Financial Institutions
Minutes
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Commerce and Financial Institutions: Technology, Bioscience and Medical Products Division
Minutes
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Commerce and Financial Institutions: Tourism Division
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Speaker Pro Tempore
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Houston
Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner, President
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2003 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development (Chair)
Minutes
-
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development: Economic Development and Tourism Division
Minutes
-
Ethics
Minutes
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Minutes
-
Regulated Industries
Minutes
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner, President
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2001 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development (Chair)
Minutes
-
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development: Economic Development and Tourism Division
Minutes
-
Ethics
-
Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Minutes
-
Regulated Industries
Minutes
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/3/1998
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Insurance Company Owner, President
Party:
Republican
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner, President
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
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Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance
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Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance: Government Efficiency and Oversight
-
Financial Institutions and Insurance
Minutes
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner, President
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy Policy and Soil and Water Conservation
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Capital Investment
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Ethics
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Elections
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Elections: Veterans Affairs
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Ways and Means: Government Efficiency and Oversight Division
Body: House
District: 31B
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner, President
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Human Services Finance Division
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Housing
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Housing: Manufactured Housing
Body: House
District: 32B
Elected: 2/12/1991
Residence: Preston
Term of Office: 2/18/1991 to 1/4/1993
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Fillmore, Mower
Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner, President/Former High School Social Studies Teacher, and Football and Wrestling Coach
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Governmental Operations
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Housing
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Housing: Community Revitalization
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety
Session Notes:
He finished out Elton Redalen's term.
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