Alexander Mathews Davis

Representative for District 5

Former Democratic Representative from Virginia, District 5 · 1 term served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for Alexander Mathews Davis
Party	Democratic
State	Virginia
District	5
Start	1873-12-01
End	1875-03-03
Bioguide	D000091
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	1
Born	1833-01-17
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative Alexander Mathews Davis

Alexander Mathews Davis served as a representative for Virginia (1873-1875).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1833-01-17 Born.
1873-12-01 Entered office.
1875-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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Alexander Mathews Davis (January 17, 1833 – September 25, 1889) was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. Davis served for two years in the Virginia Senate and briefly in the U.S. House of Representatives, before his opponent successfully contested the election result.

As a member of the Democratic Party representing Virginia, Alexander Mathews Davis contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office. Alexander Mathews Davis’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.