In 1862, Stephens first publicly expressed his opposition to the Davis administration.

Jones' campaign largely addressed issues of budget deficits, electrical shortages, and perceived corruption in the Davis administration.

The Davis administration rejected the idea, but it caused considerable political maneuvering by Davis's enemies in the Congress.

Several Republicans have sued the Davis administration to learn the terms of specific contracts entered into by the state.

Vance's faith in states' rights drove him into repeated, stubborn opposition to the Davis administration.

In the second Davis administration, Thomas served as state parole director.

During the electricity crisis, the Davis administration implemented a power conservation program that included television ads and financial incentives to reduce energy consumption.

During the economic boom years of the Davis administration, the California budget expanded to cover Davis' new programs.

On June 20, 2003 the Davis administration reinstituted the full vehicle license fee, and to date the action has withstood legal challenge.

He held this position for over nine years, until the end of the Davis administration.