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]
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 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]