Governor Candidate Ron Sparks Calls For Lottery Jul 3, 2009
Artur Davis of Birmingham in the Democratic primary in June next year. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSJA.com, AL)
Democratic gubernatorial candidates campaigning in the Wiregass Jun 30, 2009
Democratic hopefuls Ron Sparks and Artur Davis were in Dothan Monday for the Chamber of Commerce's candidate forum ... "I'm glad to be here today we're going to be spending a lot of time here in the wiregrass to make a case to the voters in the wiregrass," says Artur Davis. (WSJA.com, AL)
44 Democrats Broke With Obama on Climate Bill Jun 29, 2009
Bobby Bright, Parker Griffith and Artur Davis of Alabama. Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry E. Mitchell of Arizona. (Newsmax)
Dems recruiting Mtgmy judge for 2010 Gov's race Jun 18, 2009
Those democrats are not happy with their choice between Congressman Artur Davis and Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks. Price hasn't made a decision. (WSJA.com, AL)
Judge upholds ND's anti-corporate farming law Jun 16, 2009
Artur Davis of Birmingham said it is important that farmers have an opportunity to compete with foreign producers on a level playing field. The commission voted unanimously Monday to continue the trade protections. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jere Beasley to lead Davis campaign for governor Jun 16, 2009
Artur Davis' Democratic campaign for governor. Beasley announced his position in a conference call arranged Monday by Davis' campaign. (WSJA.com, AL)
Ala.'s Ten Commandments Judge Running for Gov. Jun 2, 2009
Artur Davis and state Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks are running, and state Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb is considering it. Since losing his job as chief justice, Moore has led the Foundation for Moral Law, a Montgomery-based organization that files briefs in prominent court cases nationwide. (Newsmax)
Roy Moore enters 2010 governor's race Jun 2, 2009
Artur Davis of Birmingham. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Former Selma mayor launches congressional bid May 23, 2009
Artur Davis, both Democrats from Birmingham. Davis is giving up the seat to run for governor. (WSJA.com, AL)
Huffington Post. May 23, 2009
Andrew Kreig: Siegelman's First Trial Judge Blasts U.S. Prosecutors, Seeks Probe of 'Unfounded' Charges. DC journalist and attorney. (Harper's Magazine)
State politics never ends May 21, 2009
Artur Davis and Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks. Neither will have a waltz to their party s nomination. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Rep. Bentley to run for governor May 15, 2009
Artur Davis and State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks have already announced plans to seek the governor's office in 2010. You must be logged in to rate this story. (WSJA.com, AL)
Federal plan will help with 2010 budget May 1, 2009
The delay may be caused by the feud between Artur Davis and the State Democratic Party over patronage ... The only member the Alabama congressional delegation to vote for the package was Artur Davis. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Can Alabama Spark a Democratic Revival in the South? Apr 29, 2009
Can Alabama Spark a Democratic Revival in the South. Can Alabama Spark a Democratic Revival in the South. (Time.com)
Folsom's choice makes 2010 election interesting Apr 18, 2009
Folsom s odds of beating a Republican for Governor were probably better than garnering the Democratic mantle in a race against Artur Davis. Folsom s prospects were darkened by Davis entry. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Alabama Sen. Smitherman won't run for Congress Apr 17, 2009
Smitherman had considered the 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by Democrat Artur Davis of Birmingham. But he announced Thursday in Montgomery that he needs to focus on his state duties during difficult economic times. (WSJA.com, AL)
Davis defends campaign spending Apr 17, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) - The yard signs are printed and the candidate is wearing out the campaign trail, but Alabama Democrat Artur Davis says he's not running for governor - legally at least. That was the explanation from the campaign Thursday about whether Davis is living up to an ethics pledge to delay spending from his leftover congressional account until June 1, when Alabama candidates can begin fundraising. (WSJA.com, AL)
Congressman Davis reacts to Commissioner Sparks' bid for governor Apr 4, 2009
BIRMINGHAM, Al., -- Congressman Artur Davis (D-Birmingham) issued the following statement in regards to Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks' decision to enter the 2010 Governor's race. "I have known and respected Ron Sparks for seven years, and I expect him to be a formidable candidate. I would say the same about Senator Bedford. But as so many voters have told me, Alabama politics is broken, and we need new ideas to improve our schools, revitalize our rural communities, and strengthen our... (WSJA.com, AL)
Hopefuls stunned by anonymity Mar 26, 2009
The other aspirants, Artur Davis, Jack Hawkins, Bradley Byrne, Tim James and others, will be lucky if they have 10 percent statewide name identification. However, it should be noted that Gov. Bob Riley was an obscure six-year veteran of Congress like Davis and registered only about 10 percent name identification when he started out eight years ago. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Look Beyond the Bogus Bonus Smokescreen Mar 23, 2009
Artur Davis, who vowed to recover the taxpayers' "ill-gotten gains" from rogue corporate executives. House Republicans pressed the Democrats on who knew what and when regarding the AIG bonus protections included in Connecticut Sen. (Human Events Online)
13 firms receiving bailout funds owe $220m in taxes Mar 20, 2009
People will ask, said Representative Artur Davis, why there are "large companies getting taxpayer dollars, making false representations, and we can't even name them, much less make them pay the money back, much less prosecute them.". "Will they get their day on a billboard, hopefully?" the Alabama Democrat asked. (Boston Globe)
From Alabama civil rights tribute, higher hopes for race relations Mar 9, 2009
Artur Davis (D) of Alabama, whose district includes Selma, said the events in and around the city 44 years ago, which began on "Bloody Sunday" and culminated two weeks later in a four-day voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, helped make Obama's successful run for the White House a reality. The march, led by Martin Luther King Jr., spurred Congress into passing the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson five months later. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Voting rights march celebrated in Selma Mar 9, 2009
First black attorney general and Gov. George C. Wallace's daughter attend. shares a moment with Peggy Wallace-Kennedy, daughter of former Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace, prior to being introduced to the congregation gathered at the Brown AME Chapel in Selma, Ala. (MSNBC -- Race)
A troubled PACT turns political Mar 7, 2009
Artur Davis says it is an example of state government failing to manage the citizens' money wisely. Greenville businessman Tim James says the board took irresponsible risks with parents' money. (WSJA.com, AL)
Rev. Wright: Obama `Like Any Other President' Mar 6, 2009
com - Jeremiah Wright: Obama `Like Any Other Presidentitle. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
State Dems to challenge Riley for stimulus Feb 24, 2009
Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, said last week. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Alabama reacts to stimulus package Feb 21, 2009
Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, who supported the stimulus bill signed Tuesday, said he s pleased with what the bill will do for Alabama, saying it could eliminate education trust fund proration and pour $800 million into Medicaid over the next three years. Davis said job projections for each congressional district are speculative his seventh district stands to create or save 6,800 jobs and that stimulus infusions in the state will be based on pre-existing funding formulas. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Yellow Bluff Mayor to name transition team to help with Wilcox County economy Feb 21, 2009
District 7 Congressman, Artur Davis met with the Mayor and other officials in Camden on Monday to discuss the shut down and to offer support and encouragement. The Mayor plans to meet with State Representative James Tomas of Alabama's 69th District this afternoon and will speak with Senator Hank Sanders of Alabama's 23rd District by phone as well. (WSJA.com, AL)
Davis: Education in Alabama must improve Feb 19, 2009
Alabama Congressman Artur Davis preached the economic virtues of improving Alabama s education system during a speech before the Wednesday. Rep. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Ala. to get 52K jobs through stimulus Feb 18, 2009
Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, represents the state s seventh district, which the Obama administration projects will see 6,800 jobs created or saved. Davis district, which comprises Birmingham and much of the Black Belt, would see the least amount of job creation among the state s seven congressional districts. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Byrne to talk to chamber Feb 15, 2009
Only Democrat Artur Davis and Republican Tim James have formally announced their candidacies. Byrne was appointed in May 2007 to his post as chancellor of Alabama s two-year college system. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Black representatives seek to follow Obama's lead Feb 14, 2009
If Barack Obama can, why not Artur Davis. After all, Alabama has a much larger black population proportionally than the United States. (Athens Banner-Herald)
State ethic’s law needs more strengthening Feb 12, 2009
Congressman Artur Davis of Birmingham made it official last week, saying he s in the race for governor in 2010. Davis understands it will be an uphill battle but has made what I believe is an, ill-advised decision to leave a powerful position at the federal level where he would have a great opportunity to benefit his state in order to roll the dice in uncharted waters. (Madison County Record, AL)
Davis launches 2010 governor bid Feb 8, 2009
Artur Davis announced Friday that he plans to run for governor in 2010. Davis campaign is the first serious bid by an African-American for Alabama s top post. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Governor’s race sees bevvy of interesting candidates Feb 8, 2009
Byrne singles out Congressman Artur Davis of Birmingham, one of several potential Democratic contenders in 2010, as a candidate whose administration could potentially set the state back. Davis is perhaps the first prospective African-American candidate in Alabama s history, except for during the reconstruction period, who is thought to have a chance, albeit slim, at becoming the state s chief executive. (Madison County Record, AL)
Congressman Artur Davis Joins Race for Alabama Governor Feb 8, 2009
Artur Davis, an early supporter of Barack Obama with uncanny similarities to the new president, is seeking to make history too. Davis announced his Democratic candidacy for governor Friday in a bid to be the first black to win Alabama's top office. (WSJA.com, AL)
Bonner: No run for gov Feb 8, 2009
Artur Davis, Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom and Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks. More Headlines. (Brewton Standard, AL)
