Defonsio Daniels
GA-01 Democratic nominee?
$40.5K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Marine Corps veteran
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps veteran
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Notable personal detailsDefonsio Daniels is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has been described as a former/retired law enforcement officer and security forces instructor. His public comments during the campaign have emphasized housing affordability and related community impacts.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes economic growth through support for small businesses, entrepreneurship, job training, affordable housing initiatives, and increased federal education funding but does not articulate a clear position on tax rates or specific tax policy. Public materials focus on spending priorities and economic development rather than explicit proposals to raise or cut taxes. The available statements do not indicate a consistent pro-tax-increase or pro-tax-cut stance.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare, strengthening rural hospitals and clinics, increasing mental health resources, and lowering prescription drug costs to improve affordability and access for residents of the district.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate is identified as pro-choice and lists women’s rights and expanding access to healthcare among his priorities. Public campaign materials emphasize accessible health care and women’s rights but do not provide a detailed policy prescription on gestational limits or codifying federal protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports environmental protections and investment in clean energy, and states climate change requires urgent policy action. Emphasizes protecting air, water, coastline, and forests while investing in clean energy initiatives.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety measures including background checks, waiting periods, training requirements, safe-storage rules, and limits on access for people with convictions or violent histories; opposes arming teachers in schools while supporting well-trained, community-representative policing.
News
Defonsio Daniels is in the news as a candidate in Georgia’s 2026 U.S. House races. Recent coverage lists the state’s primary contests and notes that the primary is set for May 19, with a runoff on June 16 if needed. The broader reporting also points to a competitive election environment in Georgia, with several contested and open-seat races across the state.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Defonsio Daniels for GA-01 Democratic nominee?
Jefferson County Citizens Coalition
Advocacy group
Jefferson County Citizens Coalition endorsed Defonsio Daniels in its 2026 primary election endorsements.
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