Anthony Daniels (politician) facts for kids
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Anthony Daniels
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Daniels in 2022
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| Minority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office February 22, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Craig Ford |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 53rd district |
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| Assumed office November 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Alann Johnson |
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| Born | October 5, 1982 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Alabama A&M University (BA, MA) |
Anthony Daniels was born on October 5, 1982. He is an American politician. He is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He has represented House District 53 since 2014. Since February 22, 2017, Daniels has been the minority leader in the state House of Representatives. This means he leads the Democratic Party group in the House.
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About Anthony Daniels
Early Life and School
Anthony Daniels lives in Huntsville. Before becoming a politician, he worked as an elementary school teacher. He went to Alabama A&M University. There, he earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA).
His Role in Government
As a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, Anthony Daniels helps make laws for the state of Alabama. Since 2017, he has been the Minority Leader. This is an important job. It means he is the main leader for the political party that has fewer members in the House. He helps his party work together. He also speaks for them on important issues.
Running for Congress
Trying for the U.S. House
In November 2023, Anthony Daniels decided to run for a new job. He wanted to represent Alabama's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The U.S. House is part of the national government in Washington, D.C.
The Election Process
He ran as a Democrat in the primary election. This election took place on March 5, 2024. A primary election is when people from the same political party vote to choose who will represent them in the main election. Anthony Daniels did not win this primary election. Shomari Figures won instead.
