🇺🇸House›Illinois District 7·Since 1997

Danny K. Davis

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Daniel K. Davis 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).

Danny K. Davis

100 votes

50 Yes
47 No
3 absent

13 days until Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.

Background

Born

1941-09-06, Parkdale

Education

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Chicago State University, Union Institute & University

Prior Occupations

politician, teacher, university teacher

Positions Held

municipal clerk, alderman, commissioner, United States representative

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Details

Country

United States

Chamber

House

Party

Democrat

State

Illinois

Status

Current member

In office since

1997

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