Laurie Ann Davies (born February 27, 1962) is an American politician who serves in the California State Assembly. A Republican, she represents the 74th district, encompassing southern Orange County, including Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente.[1]
Prior to her election to the Assembly, she was the Mayor of Laguna Niguel (2015–20) and a member of the Laguna Niguel City Council (2012–15).[2] She was elected to the Assembly in 2020, defeating incumbent Republican Bill Brough in the primary and Democratic businessman Scott Reinhart in the general election.[3][4]
Electoral history
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Laurie Davies | 32,514 | 27.5% | |
| Democratic | Scott Rhinehart | 27,026 | 22.8% | |
| Democratic | Chris Duncan | 21,838 | 18.4% | |
| Republican | Bill Brough (incumbent) | 20,281 | 17.1% | |
| Republican | Ed Sachs | 16,711 | 14.1% | |
| Total votes | 152,032 | 100.0% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Laurie Davies | 136,264 | 57.3% | |
| Democratic | Scott Rhinehart | 101,723 | 42.7% | |
| Total votes | 237,987 | 100.0% | ||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Laurie Davies | 60,568 | 53.9 | |
| Democratic | Chris Duncan | 51,768 | 46.1 | |
| Total votes | 112,336 | 100.0% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Laurie Davies | 91,637 | 52.6 | |
| Democratic | Chris Duncan | 82,466 | 47.4 | |
| Total votes | 174,103 | 100.0% | ||
References
- ^ "Biography". Daviesforca.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Meet Laurie!". Laurie Davies.
- ^ "Davies Projected to Secure 73rd District Seat". sanclementetimes.com. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Republican Laurie Davies favored in 73rd Assembly District race with Democrat Scott Rhinehart". ocregister.com. October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ 2022 Elections. Assembly Member
