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Paul Davis

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois

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Democrat

Paul Davis

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois

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IL-15 Democratic nominee?

$3.4K

MAR 24, 2026

Primary Election

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1%chance to win

$3.4K

MAR 24, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleVeterinarian

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

LocationIllinois

BackgroundVeterinarian

EducationUniversity of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Notable personal detailsPaul Rodger Davis is a veterinarian and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and has worked for decades in small-animal practice in the Metro East region. He and his wife, Dr. Karin Crocker, co-founded Davis Pet Hospital in Collinsville, Illinois.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports protecting rural hospitals, expanding mental health services, defending reproductive freedom, lowering costs, and expanding access to quality affordable healthcare across the district. Emphasizes ensuring healthcare decisions remain between patients and doctors and expanding coverage where needed.

Immigration & Border

Supports a more humane, targeted immigration policy that prioritizes deporting criminals while avoiding criminalization of productive immigrants; favors streamlining the immigration process and opposes aggressive enforcement tactics such as roving patrols in cities.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate supports reproductive freedom and says healthcare decisions should remain between patients and their doctors, and explicitly lists supporting reproductive freedom as part of his healthcare platform.

Climate & Energy

Supports federal investment in clean energy and science research for rural communities, favors conservation and agricultural sustainability, and emphasizes evidence-based policy rather than climate skepticism.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Recent coverage does not report a direct new development involving Paul Davis. The articles mainly focus on broader redistricting and voting-rights battles in Texas and other states, including Supreme Court rulings that have weakened protections against discriminatory district maps. One item specifically says it does not cover the Republican nomination race in Texas's 13th congressional district.

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Articles

TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer4 months ago