Danny K. Davis

Democrat Representative of Illinois's 7th district

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@RepDannyDavis

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September 6, 1941 (83 years old)

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Elected as U.S. representative in 1996, serving Illinois’s 7th congressional district
Member of the Congressional Black Caucus
Former member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Holds a B.A. in history, an M.S. in guidance, and a Ph.D. in public administration
Worked in various roles including government clerk, high school teacher, and executive director of health centers before entering politics
Served on the Chicago City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners prior to Congress
Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Representative and Cook County Treasurer before winning a seat in the House
Advocates for progressive Democratic policies including pro-choice, gay rights, single-payer health care, and child nutrition and care
Involved in controversies including crowning Reverend Sun Myung Moon in a religious ceremony and accepting a trip paid for by the Tamil Tigers
Has expressed support for Louis Farrakhan while later condemning his views
Holds committee assignments in the 118th Congress including the Committee on Ways and Means
Has shown support for Israel and voted in alignment with President Joe Biden’s position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress
Married with two children and has faced personal tragedies including the murder of his grandson and the death of his son
Member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and supports the National Federation of the Blind