Danny Davis (Illinois politician)
Danny Davis | |
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Official portrait, 2013 | |
| 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 | Chicago at-large (1990–1994) 1st district (1994–1997) |
| 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. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Vera Davis (m. 1974) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | |
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| Website | House website Campaign website |
Daniel K. Davis (born September 6, 1941) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 7th congressional district since 1997. The district includes much of western Chicago, as well as the Loop. It also encompasses 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).
On July 31, 2025, Davis announced he will not seek reelection to Congress in 2026.