Donald Davis Educational Background • Bachelor’s of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy • Master of Science degree from Central Michigan University and Master of Arts degree in Sociology from East Carolina University • Doctorate in education from East Carolina University Career • Elected Mayor of Snow Hill (2001-2008), member of the North Carolina Senate from the 5th District (2009-2011; 2013-2023) • Served in the United States Air Force (eight years), attaining the rank ‘captain’; became an assistant professor of aerospace studies at the Air Force ROTC department at East Carolina University (1998) • Supports rebuilding the rural economy, accessible healthcare, veterans and military families, strong education, rural infrastructure, and cutting toxic pollution; does not support the overturning of Roe v. Wade Personal Information • Worked in the tobacco fields and attended church regularly as a young man • He and his wife, Yuvonka, live in Greene County, North Carolina and have three sons • Presbyterian and a lay minister