Danny K. Davis
Daniel K. Davis (born September 6, 1941) is an American politician. He is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 7th congressional district, serving since January 1997. Davis is a member of the Democratic Party.
Danny Davis | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Cardiss Collins |
| Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District | |
| In office 1994–1997 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Darlena Williams-Burnett |
| Cook County Commissioner for the City of Chicago | |
| In office 1990 – 1994 At-Large | |
| Chicago City Alderman for the 29th Ward | |
| In office 1979–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Leroy Cross |
| Succeeded by | Sam Burrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel K. Davis September 6, 1941 Parkdale, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Vera G. Davis (m. 1974) |
| Children | Jonathan Davis Stacey Davis |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | UAPB Chicago State University Union Institute & University |
| Profession | Educator, politician, nonprofit program coordinator |
Davis is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus,[1] Progressive Caucus, and Democratic Socialists of America.[2][3]
Davis was one of 31 U.S. Representatives who voted against counting the electoral votes from Ohio in the 2004 presidential election.[4]
References
- John Gorenfeld (2004-06-21). "Hail to the Moon king". Salon. Archived from the original on 2007-02-23. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
- Roman, B.:Recommendations for November Archived 2008-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, New Ground 60, Sept-Oct 1998. Retrieved 2008-11-2
- Llewellyn, F.: DSAPAC Swings into Action Archived 2008-11-25 at the Wayback Machine, Democratic Left, 34(1):3 Summer 2006. Retrieved 2008-11-2
- Final Vote Results for Roll Call 7 Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, January 6, 2005
Other websites
- Congressman Danny K. Davis Archived 2018-01-02 at the Wayback Machine official House site
- Danny K. Davis for Congress Archived 2010-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Danny K. Davis at the Open Directory Project
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Vote Smart
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
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