Paula Davis
American politician
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Paula Davis, (born November 25, 1973) is a former Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3][4][5]
Paula Davis | |
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| Louisiana House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office January 2016 – January 9, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Erich Ponti |
| Succeeded by | Paul Sawyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1973 Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | John Davis |
| Children | Hayden Davis |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Commercial real estate agent [1] |
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Work in House
In 2018, Davis was named 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Southwest Louisiana Chamber of Commerce for her pro-business voting record.[6]
For the 2020-2024 legislative term, Davis was appointed by the Speaker of the House as Chair of the House Commerce Committee.[7] She was also a member of the House Executive Committee, House Select Leadership Committee, Joint Select Committee on Louisiana Economic Recovery, Capital Region Legislative Delegation, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus and Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.[8] During the prior four-year term, Davis was a member of four legislative committees: Insurance, Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs and Ways and Means.[2]
Davis resigned from the Louisiana House on January 9, 2026.[9]
Personal life
Davis is married and has one child. She resides in Baton Rouge. In addition to being a commercial real estate agent with Waters & Pettit, Davis has been an active member within the Baton Rouge non-profit community, serving as 2017 President of the Baton Rouge Symphony League, Co-chair of the 2016 Baton Rouge Symphony League Madhatters fundraiser, and co-chair of the 2015 Manship Theatre's 10th Anniversary fundraiser.[1] Davis currently serves on the board of directors for The ARC of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum, and the LSU Ogden Honors College.[1] She is a member of the Episcopal Church.[2]