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Lauren Daniel

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Lauren Daniel
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 117th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byHouston Gaines (redistricting)
Personal details
BornHenry County, Georgia
Political partyRepublican
SpouseZakery Daniel
ResidenceLocust Grove, Georgia
Alma materGeorgia 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

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Tenure

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Clayton (2023-12-11). "Legislators Conclude Work to Adopt New District Maps". MHF News. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  2. ^ Clayton (2024-03-28). "Rep Daniel Sponsors Bill to Increase the Childcare Tax Credit". MHF News. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  3. ^ Kousouris, Abby (2024-01-29). "New bill would teach pregnancy and infant health in high school". www.atlantanewsfirst.com. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  4. ^ Dukes, Deidra (2024-01-24). "Georgia House speaker proposes additional child income-tax deduction atop other tax cuts". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "GOP-backed maternal health bill advances at Georgia Gold Dome". WABE. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  7. ^ Amy, Jeff (May 23, 2024). "2 Georgia state House incumbents lose to challengers in primaries". Associated Press. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  8. ^ Staff. "Who's on the ballot?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  9. ^ "Henry County Election summary". Civicplus. November 8, 2013.
  10. ^ "Baby's daily House appearances at Georgia Capitol stir lawmakers". 11Alive.com. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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