Colleen Davis (Delaware)
2019 - Present
2027
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Colleen Davis (Democratic Party) is the Delaware Treasurer. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Davis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Delaware's At-Large Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on September 10, 2024.
Davis left the race for U.S. Congress Delaware At-Large citing health issues.[1]
Biography
Colleen Davis earned a bachelor's degree from Philadelphia University in 2001, a graduate degree from Philadelphia University in 2004, and a professional degree from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School in 2015.[2] Davis' career experience includes serving as the vice president and co-founder of Pivotal Healthcare Consulting and as a board member and consultant for Forge Life Sciences. She has also been an advisory board member for QuiqMeds, a board member for Delaware Maritime Education, and the treasurer for the Delaware Physician Assistant Advocacy Group.[3]
Political career
Delaware treasurer (2019-present)
Davis was elected Delaware treasurer on November 6, 2018. She assumed office on January 1, 2019.[4]
Elections
2024
See also: United States House of Representatives election in Delaware, 2024
Delaware's At-Large Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Republican primary)
Delaware's At-Large Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Democratic primary)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Delaware At-large District
Sarah McBride and John Whalen III are running in the general election for U.S. House Delaware At-large District on November 5, 2024.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District
Sarah McBride defeated Earl Cooper and Elias Weir in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sarah McBride | 79.7 | 63,972 |
 | Earl Cooper | 16.4 | 13,138 | |
 | Elias Weir | 3.9 | 3,163 | |
| Total votes: 80,273 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Colleen Davis (D)
- Eugene Young (D)
- Alexander Geise (D)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D)
- Curtis Aiken (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District
John Whalen III defeated Donyale Hall in the Republican primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Whalen III | 55.7 | 18,878 |
 | Donyale Hall | 44.3 | 14,997 | |
| Total votes: 33,875 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Arminio (R)
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2022
See also: Delaware Treasurer election, 2022
General election
General election for Delaware Treasurer
Incumbent Colleen Davis defeated Greg Coverdale in the general election for Delaware Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Colleen Davis (D) | 53.6 | 170,438 |
 | Greg Coverdale (R) | 46.4 | 147,307 | |
| Total votes: 317,745 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Colleen Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware Treasurer.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Greg Coverdale advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware Treasurer.
2018
- See also: Delaware Treasurer election, 2018
General election
General election for Delaware Treasurer
Colleen Davis defeated incumbent Ken Simpler and David Chandler in the general election for Delaware Treasurer on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colleen Davis (D) | 52.4 | 187,240 |
 | Ken Simpler (R) | 45.9 | 164,001 | |
 | David Chandler (G) | 1.8 | 6,301 | |
| Total votes: 357,542 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Delaware Treasurer
Colleen Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware Treasurer on September 6, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Delaware Treasurer
Incumbent Ken Simpler advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware Treasurer on September 6, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Colleen Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have earned a reputation as a principled, innovative and practical servant, focused on some of the most important issues confronting Delaware; economy, fiscal policy and wellbeing. My commitment to making a difference for everyday Delawareans has earned recognition from Delaware Business Times, Del-One Federal Credit Union, and the AARP which recently proclaimed me as a leader who finds “win-win solutions” to emerging fiscal challenges.
I serve on the Board of Pardons, Cash Management Policy Board, State Employee Benefits Committee, Delaware Volunteer Fire Council Fund Committee, Agricultural Land Preservation Board, Plans Management Board, Government Efficiency and Accountability Board and Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council. These roles uniquely positioned me to help nurture economic innovation and make Delaware more competitive in the global market.
In 2022, I developed, proposed and passed a plan to secure dignity in retirement for all Delaware workers, called Delaware EARNS. I have supported workers alongside my fellow Treasurers signing on to a letter to executives across several industries to reform and redesign the workspace for improved COVID-19 protections. I have sent thousands of payments to unemployed workers during the tragic pandemic hardships that came unexpectedly to so many households in Delaware.
More importantly, I am mother of three beautiful children and have been married to my husband Anthony for 18 years.
- Facing a $255M revenue shortfall at the outset of the global pandemic meant the focus changed rapidly to ensure we continued to provide critical resources, keeping residents alive, safe and well. This was challenging, yet despite those challenges we responded with critical vaccinations, protective gear, and other essentials and are now experiencing a $1.12B surplus. Our focus must remain on those critical needs, but ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to continue to thrive.
- I have increased the number of individuals preparing for retirement, saving in a higher education 529 account and preparing for futures for persons with different abilities. This creates a level of security that many have not had in recent years. The opportunity to refinance bonds saved taxpayers dollars, issuing checks to Delaware residents and creating tax deduction legislation supported citizens at crucial times with a lasting impact. Expanding financial education in K-12th grade, improving access to banks via Banking Desert Initiative ensures we all remain fiscally healthy.
- As State Treasurer, I serve the public in a wide array of fiscal executive functions, yet I maintain a focus on the impact my office's work has on every person in Delaware. Maintaining our AAA rating proved challenging during the pandemic, however, we are fiscally stronger than before. Securely transacting and investing every tax dollar to support Delaware's programs, schools and public spaces is essential to maintaining a predictable tax rate and wonderful communities. Assisting Delaware workers of every background to retire securely, while closing the wealth gap and unburdening tax-payers is a crucial role of Treasury; one in which I'm grateful to serve.
My priorities remain; bolstering retirement security and readiness, creating pathways to economic empowerment, and promoting a culture of financial excellence.
My personal background and professional experience have allowed me to uniquely understand the challenges faced by people and stakeholders of all backgrounds. As Treasurer, I have cultivated honest, trusting relationships that allow me to serve as a conduit between Delawareans and policy makers to ensure our financial planning puts people first.
Because Delawareans deserves a budget and economy that are strong long-term, but also protect the taxpayer and prioritize the interests of Main Street over Wall Street. That’s what I have fought for during my first term in office and will continue to do if re-elected. I ask for your support in re-electing me as our state Treasurer on November 8th 2022.
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Issues
ESG
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As treasurer, Davis took stances supportive of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), an approach to investing and corporate decision-making.
State financial officers, including treasurers, auditors, and controllers, are responsible for auditing other government offices, managing payroll, and overseeing pensions. In some states, these financial officers are also responsible for investing state retirement and trust funds.
In February 2022, she hosted a town hall meeting titled, “Climate Bonds: The Wave of the Future?”[5]
Pro-ESG financial officers’ letter opposing anti-ESG state officers (September 2022)
In September 2022, Davis and 13 other state and local financial officers signed a letter opposing laws and policies in West Virginia, Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida "aiming to curb consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investing."[6]
The letter said those states were "blacklisting financial firms that don’t agree with their political views." The letter also said “the blacklisting states apparently believe, despite ample evidence and scientific consensus to the contrary, that poor working conditions, unfair compensation, discrimination and harassment, and even poor governance practices do not represent material threats to the companies in which they invest. They refuse to acknowledge, in the face of sweltering heat, floods, tornadoes, snowstorms and other extreme weather, that climate change is real and is a true business threat to all of us.”[6]
Pensions & Investments Conference (December 2021)
In December 2021, Davis participated in the Pensions & Investments Future of Work conference during a panel discussion that covered the role of money managers in advancing ESG objectives.[7][8]
Davis told the conference that, due to Delaware’s risk of flooding as a coastal state, she was “very concerned about environmental issues."[9]
See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ " "Coast TV" "Colleen Davis exits congressional race citing her health," February 28, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2022
- ↑ ForTheLongTerm.org, “Colleen Davis - Delaware State Treasurer,” accessed January 14, 2023
- ↑ Delaware Treasurer, "About Colleen C. Davis," accessed September 25, 2019
- ↑ Colleen C. Davis - State Treasurer, “About Colleen C. Davis,” accessed January 14, 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York City Comptroller, “Comptroller Lander Joins State Treasurers’ Letter Opposing Anti-ESG Legislation,” September 14, 2022
- ↑ Colleen C. Davis - State Treasurer, “About Colleen C. Davis,” accessed January 14, 2023
- ↑ Pensions & Investments, “Manager culture, DEI efforts a big focus of top investors,” December 22, 2021
- ↑ Pensions & Investments, “Manager culture, DEI efforts a big focus of top investors,” December 22, 2021
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