Viola Davis (Georgia politician)

Last updated September 18, 2025

Nurse
politician

Viola Davis


Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives from the 87th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2019
Website	Campaign website
Military service
Branch	United States Army

Viola Davis (born March 19, 1963) is an American businesswoman, nurse, and politician who has served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from DeKalb County, Georgia. A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated Democratic Party incumbent Earnest "Coach" Williams in November 2018.^[1]

Early life and education
Career
References

Early life and education

Davis grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and in 1979 was part of the third phase of Brown vs. Board of Education after schools began to drift back to segregation following a change to open enrollment.^[2] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Davis worked as a critical care nurse and community missionary.^[3] She also operated a hair salon and served in the United States Army. She received her real estate license in 1997.^[4]

References

↑ Niesse, Mark. "Georgia Election 2018: Voters kick out 8 incumbents from Legislature". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
↑ Marill, Michele Cohen (March 5, 2013). "Viola Davis, a Brown v. Board veteran, gets into the DeKalb School Board battle".
↑ "Representative Viola Davis". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
↑ "Viola Davis for House Representative - District 87". violadavis.com. Retrieved November 11, 2020.

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Viola Davis (Georgia politician)

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Early life and education

Career

References