Lisa J. Davis is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 32nd District, a position she has held since January 2025. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago in the Chatham neighborhood, Davis is a wife, mother of three, and attorney. She lives in Chicago's Scottsdale neighborhood with her husband, Anthony, who is an Engineer with the Chicago Fire Department and a union member of Local 2.

Education and Political Experience

Davis is an Assistant Public Defender with the Cook County Public Defender's Office and a proud member of AFSCME Local 3315. Her career in public service reflects her commitment to criminal justice and community safety.

Political Focus and Achievements

As State Representative, Davis has prioritized several key issues for her constituents:

• Public Safety and Gun Violence Prevention: Advocates for legislation to prevent gun violence and ensure safer communities
• Economic Support for Families: Fights to reinstate the break on the grocery tax to make it more affordable to raise a family
• Healthcare Access: Works to improve healthcare affordability and access for constituents
• Women's Rights: Protects a woman's right to choose
• Political Security Reform: Introduced new reforms to allow candidates for office to use campaign funds to offset security costs at their homes and offices, addressing concerns about political violence and threats

Davis is endorsed by former Secretary of State Jesse White, Alderman Derrick Curtis, Planned Parenthood Action Illinois, Personal PAC, Equality Illinois, the Chicago Federation of Labor, and the AFL-CIO, reflecting her commitment to Democratic values and labor rights.