DeWayne Davis

Lead Minister of Plymouth Congregational Church, former Chaplain of the Minnesota Senate in Minneapolis, Minnesota

DeWayne Davis is a candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota — 2025 General Election. Running as Democratic-Farmer-Labor.

Also running: Kevin Dwire, Omar Fateh, Jacob Frey, Jazz Hampton, Charlie McCloud, Xavier Pauke, Troy Peterson, Andrea Revel, Alejandro Richardson, Brenda Short, Adam Terzich, Laverne Turner, Jeffrey Wagner.

Reverend Dr. DeWayne Davis was born in the Mississippi Delta. Before being ordained in 2012, he worked as a congressional staffer focusing on issues like healthcare, housing, and civil rights. He has been the Lead Minister of Plymouth Congregational Church since 2020 and was elected chaplain of the Minnesota Senate in 2023. He also co-chaired the Minneapolis Community Safety Work Group. Davis and his husband live in North Minneapolis.

Website: https://www.dewayneformpls.com/