Tracie Davis (born May 6, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American politician and former teacher who currently serves as the Senator for District 5 in the Florida Senate as a member of the Democratic Party. After former Democratic representative Reggie Fullwood pleaded guilty to two counts of federal fraud, Davis was selected by the Duval County Democratic Party to replace him on the ticket for District 13 in the Florida House of Representatives.[1]

Tracie Davis
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 5th district
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
Preceded byAudrey Gibson Redistricted
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 13th district
In office
November 8, 2016 – November 8, 2022
Preceded byReggie Fullwood
Succeeded byAngie Nixon Redistricted
Personal details
Born (1970-05-06) May 6, 1970 (age 54)
Jacksonville, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materEdward Waters College (BS)
University of North Florida (MEd)

Prior to her run, she was a special education teacher for Duval County Public Schools, and subsequently worked as the deputy supervisor of elections. She holds education degrees from University of North Florida and Edward Waters College.[2]

She will be the leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus during the 2026–2028 term.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Tracie Davis - 2016 - 2018 ( Speaker Corcoran )". www.myfloridahouse.gov.
  2. ^ "Meet the Candidate: Tracie Davis". The Florida Times-Union.
  3. ^ "Florida Senate Democrats Unanimously Vote Senator Tracie Davis to Lead Senate Democrats Starting in 2026". Florida Senate. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.