Davis graduated from Grand Rapids Union High School and took extension courses at the University of Michigan.

In 1950, was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 17th district.

Davis once again served as the mayor of Grand Rapids from 1958 to 1963 after unsuccessfully running for the position in 1956.

In 1961, Davis was an unsuccessful candidate for the position of delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Kent County 1st District.

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