Anthony Daniels (born October 5, 1982) is an American politician and member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing House District 53 since 2014.[1] Since February 22, 2017, Daniels has served as minority leader in the state House of Representatives, leading the House Democratic Caucus.[2]
Anthony Daniels | |
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Minority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
Assumed office February 22, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Craig Ford |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
Assumed office November 2014 | |
Preceded by | Alann Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | October 5, 1982 |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Alabama A&M University (BA, MA) |
Early life and education
editA resident of Huntsville, Daniels is an elementary school teacher by profession. He holds BA and MA degrees from Alabama A&M University.[citation needed]
Congressional race
editIn November 2023, Daniels announced his candidacy to represent Alabama's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He ran as a Democrat in the March 5, 2024, primary election.[3] Daniels lost to Shomari Figures.[4]
References
edit- ^ Grotjahn, Jessica (December 6, 2014). "Rep. Anthony Daniels talks about much needed reforms". WHNT-TV. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ rjohnson@al.com, Roy S. Johnson | (November 9, 2023). "House Minority Leader Rep. Anthony Daniels enters District 2 race". al. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Anthony Daniels to run for newly redrawn second congressional district". WHNT.com. November 10, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in Alabama's newly drawn 2nd Congressional District".
External links
edit- Biographical details from Alabama House of Representatives
- Interview with Anthony Daniels on Rick Wilson, Molly Jong-Fast (June 5, 2020). "Are We All Trapped in Tom Cotton's Authoritarian Wet Dream?" (Podcast). The Daily Beast. Event occurs at 27:35. Retrieved June 5, 2020.