Chance Davis

Chance Davis was born in Houston, Texas. He earned a high school diploma from Lamar High School. His career experience includes working as a political activist.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Chance Davis is a 1st Generation Houstonian, born and raised in 3rd Ward, and it’s obvious through the aura he emits. He was blessed to be a student of the culture naturally, through the grace of his mother, Syble, who started her career as an English Professor a month after his birth at her Alma Mater, Texas Southern University in 1989. After his inaugural year of life, his mother started her tenure at Houston Community College and sent Chance to Palestine, Texas, Syble’s hometown, to live with his grandmother, Elsie, so he could spend his adolescence with his extended family and learn the values of living life off of the land. At age 5, Chance returned home to 3rd Ward and attended St. Mary’s from kindergarten through 3rd grade. After that he broadened his horizons by attended Mark Twain Elementary, Pershing Middle School, and Lamar High School. Politics is everything to Chance, however within the past 10 years, he’s realized that the balance of power between the political parties have become increasingly polarized and it has led to a tug of war of bureaucracy on both sides. Chance compares it to The Bloods and Crips, he believes that congress favors party over people, which is why he’s running as an Independent. Chance wants to work with both sides of the aisle to bring the country together and make it a better place for everyone. As he always says, we got to “Keep It Trill In The Battlefield”.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Keep It Trill In The BattlefieldHeal The World, Make It A Better Place, For You, And For Me, And The Entire Human Race!Legalize It, Don’t Criminalize It!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Legalization of Cannabis

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus Christ

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Common Sense by Thomas Paine, Head of State (movie)

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Intensity, Integrity, Intelligence.. Honesty, Accountability, Responsibility. Holding it down and keeping it Trill…

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Hardworking, honest, caring, loving, outgoing, open minded, observant, blunt, kind hearted, Trill, loyal, Man of The People.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Representing the constituency

What legacy would you like to leave?

Peace, Happiness & Love

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The L. A. Riots on April 29, 1992. I was 3 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked the door at Edward’s Cinema on Weslayan St. I worked there for about two years during my junior year and senior year of high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible. It’s scripture.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

CJ from San Andreas

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Time Keeps On Slippin’ Freestyle - Lil’ Keke & Big Pokey

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Losing my loved ones

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

An idea from one congressman that is brainstormed and debated on by a committee or caucus within the House can potentially become the law of the land when it is written, presented and voted on by 434 other colleagues . That’s amazing.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, but not necessarily, anyone can “politic” with an open mind.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The Progression to The Regression of Humanity.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe that all public officials should have term limits. To be more specific, I think Congress should have 12 year term limits. Supreme Court justices should be rotated case by case through a lottery, sorta like juries

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

A. O. C.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

My baby brother, Chase, was shot and killed on the street we grew up on for reasons unknown and I don’t want that to happen to anyone else if I can help it.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Very much so

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

As long as that revenue raised will come back to my district to take care of my constituents and their community then that power will play in my priorities tenfold.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

To the utmost extent that it possesses

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

3rd Ward, Tx

What committees interest you?

All of them

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I think that We The People should get daily ledger updates of Federal, State and Local Government spending notifications on our iPhones every afternoon.