John T. Davies (politician)

John Thomas "Jack" Davies II (born January 6, 1932) is a Minnesota DFL politician, a former legislator and jurist, and a former President of the Minnesota Senate.

John T. Davies
3rd President of the Minnesota Senate
In office 1981–1983
Preceded by	Edward J. Gearty
Succeeded by	Jerome M. Hughes
Member of the Minnesota Court of Appeals
In office July 1, 1990 – September 1, 2000
Appointed by	Rudy Perpich
Minnesota State Senator
In office January 1959 – January 1983
Personal details
Born	(1932-01-06) January 6, 1932 (age 92) Harvey, North Dakota
Political party	Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Spouse(s)	Janet Tripp (div.) Patricia Davies
Children	Elizabeth, Ted Elliot, and John Thomas III
Residence(s)	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alma mater	Itasca Community College University of Minnesota
Occupation	Journalist Attorney

Davies served as a sports editor for KSTP-TV, and later earned a law degree from the University of Minnesota, eventually working as a professor at William Mitchell College of Law. Davies was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1959, and served until 1983. While in office, he served as chair of the judiciary committee, and as President of the Senate during his last term. In 1990, Davies was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals by Gov. Rudy Perpich, a position he held until he retired in 2000.^[1]

References

1. Minnesota Legislators Past and Present

Political offices
Preceded by Edward J. Gearty	President of the Minnesota Senate 1981–1983	Succeeded by Jerome M. Hughes