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
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district
Incumbent
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 (1941-09-06) September 6, 1941 (age 83) 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

1. John Gorenfeld (2004-06-21). "Hail to the Moon king". Salon. Archived from the original on 2007-02-23. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
2. Roman, B.:Recommendations for November Archived 2008-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, New Ground 60, Sept-Oct 1998. Retrieved 2008-11-2
3. 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
4. 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