Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis is a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 19th Congressional District (map) of Illinois. He won the Democratic primary on February 5, 2008 and will challenge incumbent Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.).

Bio
Daniel Davis has spent most of his life living and working in the 19th Congressional District. Raised in Harrisburg, Davis went on to graduate with honors from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and speech communication.

While a full-time student, Davis worked as the Associate Pastor for the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg. Davis served as a fellow in the James H. Dunn Fellowship Program before becoming a legislative liaison at the Illinois Department of Public Health, where he negotiated and interpreted legislation.

Davis most recently served as the special assistant to the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. In the position, Davis acted in an advisory and consultative capacity and worked with elected and appointed public officials to bridge city, regional, and state initiatives.

2008 elections
Davis won the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) in the 2008 congressional elections.

Committees
Davis will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Affiliations
According to this campaign Web site, Davis has a deep passion for the people of Southern Illinois, and he works to serve those who feel left out or ignored in Washington. He tries to represent the needs of the workers, farmers and everyday people who are impacted by the decisions of the government.

Contact
Official Davis for Congress Web site

Campaign offices 3 East Poplar Street Harrisburg, IL

212 St. Louis Street Edwardsville, IL

Campaign Mailing Address: Friends of Daniel Davis P.O. Box 20936 Springfield, IL 62708

Phone Number: (618) 655-0566

E-mail: [mailto:info@runwithgiants.com info@runwithgiants.com]

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Illinois and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Illinois's 19th Congressional District
 * Official Daniel Davis for Congress website