12 Facts About Reuben Davidson

Reuben John Davidson is a New Zealand television producer and politician.

Reuben Davidson was on a Christchurch community board from 2019.

Reuben Davidson got his first job aged just 14 at a cafe.

Reuben Davidson put himself forward for the Labour nomination in the seat of Port Hills for the 2020 election to replace the retiring Ruth Dyson.

Reuben Davidson missed out with Labour's vice-president Tracey McLellan winning the selection.

Reuben Davidson then stood in the seat of Selwyn and was 67th on Labour's 2020 party list.

Reuben Davidson finished second in Selwyn to National's Nicola Grigg.

Reuben Davidson was elected to the Christchurch East seat in October 2023 with a margin of over 2000 votes.

Reuben Davidson was one of just two new MPs elected in Labour's defeat in 2023 along with Cushla Tangaere-Manuel.

Reuben Davidson stated "It's bittersweet because I'm really aware of the huge shoes I'm stepping into to represent the people of Christchurch East but I had hoped to be doing it as part of a Labour government".

In late November 2023, Reuben Davidson was appointed as spokesperson for statistics, digital economy and communications, and associate broadcasting and media in the Shadow Cabinet of Chris Hipkins.

Reuben Davidson dropped his previous portfolios and assumed the "science, technology and innovation," broadcasting, "media and creative economy" portfolios.