Danny Davis (Illinois politician)
Daniel K. Davis (born September 6, 1941) is an American politician who is the U.S. representative from Illinois's 7th congressional district, elected in 1996. The district serves much of western Chicago, including the Loop. It also includes several of Chicago's inner western suburbs, such as Bellwood, Oak Park, and River Forest. Davis is a Democrat, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and a former member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
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 |
| Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office December 20, 1990 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | multi–member district |
| Succeeded by | Darlena Williams-Burnett |
| Constituency | 1st district (1994–1997) Chicago at-large (1990–1994) |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 29th Ward | |
| In office April 16, 1979 – December 20, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Leroy Cross |
| Succeeded by | Sam Burrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1941 Parkdale, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America (formerly) |
| Spouse |
Vera Davis (m. 1974) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (BA) Chicago State University (MS) Union Institute and University (PhD) |
| Website | House website |
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