| Lauren Daniel | |
| Office: | Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 117th district |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2023 |
| Preceded: | Houston Gaines (redistricting) |
| Party: | Republican |
| Alma Mater: | Georgia State University |
| Spouse: | Zakery Daniel |
| Birth Place: | Henry County, Georgia |
| Residence: | Locust Grove, Georgia |
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 lost renomination to Noelle Kahaian in 2024.[7]
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]