Anthony Daniels (politician)

Anthony Daniels
Daniels in 2022
Minority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives
Assumed office
February 22, 2017
Preceded byCraig Ford
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 53rd district
Assumed office
November 2014
Preceded byAlann Johnson
Personal details
Born (1982-10-05) October 5, 1982 (age 42)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationAlabama A&M University (BA, MA)

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]

Early life and education

A 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

In 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

  1. ^ Grotjahn, Jessica (December 6, 2014). "Rep. Anthony Daniels talks about much needed reforms". WHNT-TV. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  2. ^ [email protected], Roy S. Johnson | (November 9, 2023). "House Minority Leader Rep. Anthony Daniels enters District 2 race". al. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Anthony Daniels to run for newly redrawn second congressional district". WHNT.com. November 10, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in Alabama's newly drawn 2nd Congressional District".
Alabama House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives
2017–present
Incumbent