Daniel Hernández Jr.
Daniel Hernández | |
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Hernández in 2023 | |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | J. Christopher Ackerley |
| Succeeded by | Justin Wilmeth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1990 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Alma Hernandez (sister) Consuelo Hernandez (sister) |
| Education | University of Arizona (BA, MLS) |
Daniel Hernández Jr. (born January 25, 1990) is an American politician and former member of the Arizona House of Representatives. A member of the Arizona Democratic Party, he served alongside Rosanna Gabaldón in Legislative District 2. Hernández interned for U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords and was present when she was shot during a 2011 constituent meeting. He has been credited with helping to save Giffords's life after the incident. Hernandez has served as vice president of political programs at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund since January 2026 and, from 2017 to 2025, he served as the Government Affairs Director at Stand for Children of Arizona.