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U.S. Rep Danny Davis, a former Chicago alderman and mayoral candidate, was elected into Congress in 1996 and serves Illinois’ 7th congressional district.

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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis speaks about his endorsement of mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson in the Loop on March 6, 2023.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis speaks about his endorsement of mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson in the Loop on March 6, 2023.
Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, left, and U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, right, held a public hearing on the Chicago Housing Authority's Redevelopment plan at the St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church on Chicago's westside.
Harold Lucas, Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, left, and U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, right, held a public hearing on the Chicago Housing Authority’s Redevelopment plan at the St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church on Chicago’s westside.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets U.S. Rep. Danny Davis at MacArthur's Restaurant in Austin on April 23, 2023.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets U.S. Rep. Danny Davis at MacArthur’s Restaurant in Austin on April 23, 2023.
U.S. Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García, from left, Jan Schakowsky, Danny Davis, Jonathan Jackson and Bill Foster attend a rally for striking workers and supporters at UAW Local 551, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis is greeted during the funeral for his grandson, Javon Wilson, at Carey Tercentenary African Methodist Episcopal Church on Nov. 26, 2016, in the Lawndale community. Javon Wilson, who was shot and killed at his residence over a clothing dispute, was the grandson of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis is greeted during the funeral for his grandson, Javon Wilson, at Carey Tercentenary African Methodist Episcopal Church on Nov. 26, 2016, in the Lawndale community. Javon Wilson, who was shot and killed at his residence over a clothing dispute, was the grandson of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis.
Aldermen Bobby Rush, from left, Anna Langford, Eugene Sawyer, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ald. Timothy Evans, Ald. Danny Davis and U.S. Rep. Gus Savage pay their last respects to Mayor Harold Washington during his lying-in-state at City Hall on Nov. 27, 1987.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, left, and U.S. Congressman Danny Davis receive stuffed gifts as they watch lion dances in Chinatown Square on Feb. 21, 2021, to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, left, and U.S. Congressman Danny Davis receive stuffed gifts as they watch lion dances in Chinatown Square on Feb. 21, 2021, to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Stacey Wilson, left, and his father U.S. Congressman Danny Davis embrace at the visitation for Wilson's son, Javon Wilson, at Hope Presbyterian Church in Chicago on Nov. 25, 2016.
Stacey Wilson, left, and his father U.S. Congressman Danny Davis embrace at the visitation for Wilson’s son, Javon Wilson, at Hope Presbyterian Church in Chicago on Nov. 25, 2016.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-7) appears at a press conference at Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse at Ping Tom in Chicago on April 6, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-7) appears at a press conference at Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse at Ping Tom in Chicago on April 6, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-7) appears at the Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at Richard J Daley Center Plaza on June 13, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-7) appears at the Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at Richard J Daley Center Plaza on June 13, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis talks to a reporter before an end of the year policy meeting with staff and supporters on Dec. 15, 2008.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis talks to a reporter before an end of the year policy meeting with staff and supporters on Dec. 15, 2008.
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth join U.S. Rep. Danny Davis as he holds a press conference at Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse at Ping Tom Memorial Park on April 6, 2021.
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth join U.S. Rep. Danny Davis as he holds a press conference at Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse at Ping Tom Memorial Park on April 6, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis discusses the Build Back Better agenda at Casa Queretaro in Pilsen neighborhood on Oct. 5, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis discusses the Build Back Better agenda at Casa Queretaro in Pilsen neighborhood on Oct. 5, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis speaks before President Joe Biden on June 28, 2023, about his economic policies at the Old Post Office in Chicago.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis speaks before President Joe Biden on June 28, 2023, about his economic policies at the Old Post Office in Chicago.
Congressman Danny Davis, a former teacher and current LSC candidate (York Alternative School) speaks to LSC candidates at the final workshop rally and training session on April 1, 2000.
Congressman Danny Davis, a former teacher and current LSC candidate (York Alternative School) speaks to LSC candidates at the final workshop rally and training session on April 1, 2000.
Mourners including U.S. Congressman Danny Davis (center, wearing scarf) gather outside Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy on Nov. 22, 2016, in remembrance of Davis' grandson Javon Wilson, who was shot and killed days earlier.
Mourners including U.S. Congressman Danny Davis (center, wearing scarf) gather outside Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy on Nov. 22, 2016, in remembrance of Davis’ grandson Javon Wilson, who was shot and killed days earlier.
Congressman Danny Davis speaks with attendees before the discussion on the impact of a potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act, at Cook County Health on Oct. 7, 2020.
Congressman Danny Davis speaks with attendees before the discussion on the impact of a potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act, at Cook County Health on Oct. 7, 2020.
Northwestern University's Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Patrick Ryan, left, U.S. Congressman Danny Davis and with NU's president, Henry Bienen unveil the university's historical marker on State and Clark Streets on May 31, 2000.
Northwestern University’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Patrick Ryan, left, U.S. Congressman Danny Davis and with NU’s president, Henry Bienen unveil the university’s historical marker on State and Clark Streets on May 31, 2000.
Stacey Wilson, white shirt, and his father U.S. Congressman Danny Davis, center, stand over the casket bearing Wilson's son, Javon Wilson, during his visitation at Hope Presbyterian Church on Nov. 25, 2016. At least two attackers went to the home of 15-year-old Javon Wilson in the Englewood neighborhood on Nov. 18, 2016, and an attacker fatally shot him after an argument, police said.
Stacey Wilson, white shirt, and his father U.S. Congressman Danny Davis, center, stand over the casket bearing Wilson’s son, Javon Wilson, during his visitation at Hope Presbyterian Church on Nov. 25, 2016. At least two attackers went to the home of 15-year-old Javon Wilson in the Englewood neighborhood on Nov. 18, 2016, and an attacker fatally shot him after an argument, police said.
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis speaks to media as political, religious, and community leaders speak out against violence during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2022, following the multiple shooting of over a dozen victims at the intersection of California and Polk.
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis speaks to media as political, religious, and community leaders speak out against violence during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2022, following the multiple shooting of over a dozen victims at the intersection of California and Polk.
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis speaks to the media regarding recent findings of the trade unions lack of Black tradesmen and workers from the construction industry seen in front of the Charles Hayes Family Investment Center on Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2020.
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis speaks to the media regarding recent findings of the trade unions lack of Black tradesmen and workers from the construction industry seen in front of the Charles Hayes Family Investment Center on Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2020.
Iishia Murphy, left, and her father-in-law U.S. Congressman Danny Davis attend a vigil outside Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy in Chicago on Nov. 22, 2016, in remembrance of Murphy's son, Javon Wilson, who was shot and killed inside his Chicago home days earlier.
Iishia Murphy, left, and her father-in-law U.S. Congressman Danny Davis attend a vigil outside Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy in Chicago on Nov. 22, 2016, in remembrance of Murphy’s son, Javon Wilson, who was shot and killed inside his Chicago home days earlier.
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis speaks at a press conference condemning the increase in violence against children before a community march called “No Kids Die in the Chi” along 79th Street on Dec. 31, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, right, speaks to mourners gathered at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago for a memorial service for Prince Asiel Ben Israel on Sept. 2, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, right, speaks to mourners gathered at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago for a memorial service for Prince Asiel Ben Israel on Sept. 2, 2022.
Then mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in the Loop after being endorsed by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis on March 6, 2023.
Then mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson speaks in the Loop after being endorsed by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis on March 6, 2023.
A mural, painted by Janel Young, of U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis is seen outside of the Safer Foundation at 808 S. Kedzie Ave in East Garfield Park on July 20, 2023.
A mural, painted by Janel Young, of U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis is seen outside of the Safer Foundation at 808 S. Kedzie Ave in East Garfield Park on July 20, 2023.