Charles Davey

Charles Davey (September 8, 1909 – March 15, 1989) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 48th district from 1974 to 1975.

Early career Davey was born in Stoddard, Nebraska, in 1909, and moved to Scottsbluff in 1920 . He joined his father in the oil business, In 1954, Davey ran for the Scotts Bluff County Commission. He narrowly Emery, winning 53–47 percent.

In 1958, Davey considered running for Governor at the urging of several prominent western Nebraskans, but ultimately declined to do so. Instead, Davey ran for re-election, and was re-elected unopposed. He declined to seek re-election in 1962.

Nebraska Legislature In 1974, State Senator Terry Carpenter ran for Lieutenant Governor and lost in the Democratic primary. He resigned from the legislature following his defeat, and Governor J. James Exon appointed Davey to serve out the remaining months of Carpenter's term. Davey was sworn in on June 3, 1974, and declined to seek a full term as a write-in candidate. Carpenter, however, attempted to reclaim his seat as a write-in candidate and narrowly lost.

Death Davey died on March 15, 1989.