Gerard Davis

Gerard Davis earned a high school diploma from Colonial High School. He earned an associate degree from Phoenix College in 2013 and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a clerk.[1][2][3]

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Gerard Davis. I am a retired appointed public administrator and a Green candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. I am running because of accusations of fraud, waste, and abuse in the Empowerment Scholarship Account program and concern for the educational needs for children with developmental disabilities and children in the foster care system.

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?

I began my career in public service as an intern at the Arizona Department of Education. I had the privilege of helping Arizona families apply for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program. I was skeptical at first, but after talking with parents, I got a better understanding of the importance of the program for Arizona children.After graduating from Arizona State University, I was hired as a case manager with the Arizona Department of Child Safety. As a case manager, I was responsible for the wellbeing of children in Arizona's foster care system. Because of instability faced by foster children, they tended to move quite frequently, which negatively effected their educational needs. As Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will make their educational needs a priority.After leaving the Arizona Department of Child Safety, I was hired as a case manager with the Arizona Department of Economic Security - Division of Developmental Disabilities. As a case manager, I found that children with developmental disabilities often received uneven special education needs. As Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will make their special educational needs a priority.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about education. I believe every Arizona student deserves the best possible educational outcome. As Arizona Superintendent of Public Institution, I will work with local school districts to insure that Arizona student achieve the best possible educational outcomes.

Note: Davis submitted the above survey responses to [the profile publisher] on August 9, 2026.

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August 8 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Gerard Davis. I am a Green write-in candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. I am a retired Arizona state employee and a perennial candidate.

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?

As a former intern with the Arizona Department of Education, I helped families qualify for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program. Parents told me about how important the program was for their children. As Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will strive to eliminate fraud, waste, and misuse in the ESA program.As a former Case Manager for the Arizona Department of Child Safety, I found that children in the foster care system moved around quite a bit. As Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will strive to keep foster children on track for high school graduation.As a former Case Manager for the Arizona Department of Economic Security - Division of Developmental Disabilities, I understand the special needs of adults and children with developmental disabilities. As Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will strive to meet the special needs of these children.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about education.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am not endorsed by any organizations or individuals.

Arizona State Senate District 24

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Gerard Davis. I am a Green candidate for the Arizona State Senate, for the 24th Legislative District.

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?

I am running on the Green Party's Four Pillars.I am running on the Green Party's Ten Key Values.I am running on the 2024 Green Party Platform.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about a wide range of social, economic, environmental, and political issues.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have not been endorsed by any organizations, or individuals.