Lauren Daniel
Lauren Daniel | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Houston Gaines (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry County, Georgia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Zakery Daniel |
| Residence | Locust Grove, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Georgia State University |
Lauren Daniel is an American politician serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 81 since 2023. Originally elected in 2022 to represent District 117, she was redistricted in 2023.[1]
Georgia House of Representatives
Tenure
Daniel is the youngest female member of the Georgia House and has worked on issues affecting families and mothers.[2][3] Speaker Jon Burns tasked her with carrying priority legislation to increase the child tax deduction by $1,000 for each child[4] in an effort to help parents combat the rising costs of family necessities.[5] Daniel also introduced legislation to create a Maternal and Infant Health Commission to help fight the high maternal and infant mortality rates in the state.[6]
Daniel lost renomination to Noelle Kahaian in 2024.[7]
Personal life
Daniel is married to her high school sweetheart Zakery, the two have been involved in local politics since 2013.[8][9] Daniel is the mother of four young children and has been known to bring her youngest son, Zane, with her to the legislature.[10]
References
- ^ Clayton (2023-12-11). "Legislators Conclude Work to Adopt New District Maps". MHF News. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Clayton (2024-03-28). "Rep Daniel Sponsors Bill to Increase the Childcare Tax Credit". MHF News. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Kousouris, Abby (2024-01-29). "New bill would teach pregnancy and infant health in high school". www.atlantanewsfirst.com. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Dukes, Deidra (2024-01-24). "Georgia House speaker proposes additional child income-tax deduction atop other tax cuts". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Egan, Matt (2023-08-11). "US inflation means families are spending $709 more per month than two years ago | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "GOP-backed maternal health bill advances at Georgia Gold Dome". WABE. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Amy, Jeff (May 23, 2024). "2 Georgia state House incumbents lose to challengers in primaries". Associated Press. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Staff. "Who's on the ballot?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Henry County Election summary". Civicplus. November 8, 2013.
- ^ "Baby's daily House appearances at Georgia Capitol stir lawmakers". 11Alive.com. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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