Representative Jed Davis Contact information

Jed Davis is a dedicated and accomplished public servant who currently serves as a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district. He was elected to the position in the 2022 election against Democratic candidate Heidi Henry on November 8, 2022, and assumed office on January 11, 2023.

Born and raised in Lisbon, Jed Davis attended local Lisbon Grade School and Newark Community High School. He then went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Valparaiso University. Prior to his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, he held several professional roles. He worked as a regional director for an international energy company and served as the president of the board of Parkview Christian Academy in Yorkville. He also served as a village trustee for Newark, Illinois.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Jed Davis is a licensed foster parent, demonstrating his commitment to community service and the welfare of children. His dedication to public service is further exemplified by his decision to run for office. On November 21, 2021, Davis announced his candidacy for the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district. The 75th district, located on the southwestern edge of the Chicago metropolitan area, includes parts of Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, and Will counties.

In the 2022 Republican primary, Davis defeated incumbent Republican David Welter for the Republican nomination. He then went on to defeat Democratic candidate Heidi Henry in the 2022 general election. Davis took office on January 11, 2023, at the start of the 103rd General Assembly.

During his first term, Davis joined the Illinois Freedom Caucus, a group of Republican legislators. The group is inspired by and shares the beliefs of the Freedom Caucus of the United States House of Representatives. Davis serves on five committees: the committee on Cities and Villages, the committee on Economic Opportunity and Equity, the committee on Mental Health and Addiction, the committee on Small Business, Tech Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, and the Subcommittee of Transportation of Regulations, Roads & Bridges.

Jed Davis’s career in public service is marked by his dedication to his constituents and his commitment to improving the lives of the people in his district. His work in the Illinois House of Representatives continues to have a positive impact on his community and the state of Illinois.