Pauline Davis (politician)

Pauline Lillian Vakoch Davis (January 3, 1917 – December 14, 1995) served in the California State Assembly from 1953 until she retired in 1976.

Pauline Davis
Member of the California State Assembly from the 2nd district
In office January 5, 1953 - January 2, 1967
Preceded by	Lester Thomas Davis
Succeeded by	Frank Belotti
Member of the California State Assembly from the 1st district
In office January 2, 1967 - November 30, 1976
Preceded by	Frank Belotti
Succeeded by	Stan Statham
Personal details
Born	January 3, 1917 Verdigre, Nebraska
Died	December 14, 1995 (aged 78) Sacramento, California
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Lester Thomas Davis
Children	3

Davis was born in Verdigre, Nebraska. She was a Democrat. She represented the 2nd District, an area encompassing several counties in the state's Shasta Cascade region, from 1953 until 1966; following redistricting for the 1966 elections, she became the representative for the 1st District, which encompassed generally the same area. Davis represented the 1st District from 1966 until her retirement in 1976. She was originally elected to the Assembly following the May 23, 1952 death of her husband Lester Thomas Davis, who had served in the Assembly since 1947. Davis died at her home in Sacramento, California.[1][2]

Notes

1. Join California-Pauline L. Davis
2. 'Pauline Davis; Assemblywomen for 24 years,' Los Angeles Times, December 16, 1995

External links

• Oral history interview