Defonsio Daniels
GA-01 Democratic nominee?
$35.2K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationAmerican Military University — BAS, Criminal Justice (2012)
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Notable personal detailsDefonsio Daniels is a Democratic candidate who ran for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. Daniels has described a background in the U.S. Marine Corps and has been identified in local coverage as a Marine Corps veteran and retired police officer. Daniels also previously ran for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 in 2024.
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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. He is listed among the primary candidates ahead of Georgia’s May 19 primary, with a possible runoff on June 16 if needed. The available reports do not provide much detail about his campaign beyond his inclusion in the race.
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