Danny K. Davis
American politician, Illinois
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 change
- ↑ 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 change
- 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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