David T. Daniels
David T. Daniels (b. 1957 in Greenfield, OH) is a former Ohio Director of Agriculture. He was first appointed by Governor John Kasich on February 15, 2012 and served until January 2019. Prior to his appointment, Daniels served as a Republican member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 17.[1]
Biography
Before entering politics, he worked on and helped manage Daniels Brothers Farm with his father.
Daniels represented Ohio House of Representatives District 86 from 2003 to 2010. Daniels' political experience includes council member of Greenfield City Council; mayor of Greenfield City; and commissioner of Highland County. In 2010, Daniels was ineligible to run under Ohio's term limits.
Daniels is a farmer with Daniels Brothers Farm.
Daniels graduated from Laurel Oaks Farm Management Program. He is married and has four children.[2][3]
Political career
Ohio Director of Agriculture (2012-2019)
Daniels served as Ohio Director of Agriculture from 2012 to 2019.[3]
Ohio State Senate (2011-2012)
Daniels previously served as a Republican member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 17. He was elected to the Ohio State Senate in 2010 and served until his resignation in February of 2012 when he was named to head the Ohio Department of Agriculture.[4]
Committee assignments
2011
During his time in the Ohio State Senate, Daniels served on the following committees:
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Finance Committee *Financial Institutions Committee
- State and Local Government and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Ohio House of Representatives (2003-2011)
Daniels held office in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010.[2]
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the Ohio House of Representatives, Daniels served on the following committees:
- Elections and Ethics Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Insurance Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Public Utilities Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- State Government Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
Mayor of Greenfield City (1987-1995)
Daniels was the mayor of Greenfield City from 1987 to 1995.[2]
Greenfield City Council (1983-1987)
Daniels served on the Greenfield City Council from 1983 to 1987.[2]
Elections
2012
Daniels was first appointed by Governor John Kasich on February 15, 2012.[5]
2010
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2010
Daniels defeated Justin Fallon (D) in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Ohio State Senate, District 17 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 David T. Daniels (R)
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63,830 | 63.39% | ||
| Justin Fallon (D) | 36,868 | 36.61% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Daniels won re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[7][8][9]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 86 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Daniels (R)
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27,663 | |||
| Bill Horne (D) | 20,450 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Daniels and his wife Karen live in Greenfield. They have four children and six grandchildren.[2]
Recent news
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See also
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- Ohio Director of Agriculture
- Governor of Ohio
- Current Gov. of Ohio John Kasich
- Ohio State Legislature
External links
- Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions, 2002-2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Ohio Department of Agriculture, "About Us," accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Daniels
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ohio Department of Agriculture, "David T. Daniels," accessed Oct. 4, 2015
- ↑ Pike County News Watchman, "Peterson sworn In as member of Ohio Senate," March 22, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Department of Agriculture, "About Us," accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio Senate: Results for November 2, 2010," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Zehringer |
Ohio Director of Agriculture 2012 - 2019 |
Succeeded by Dorothy Pelanda |
| Preceded by John Carey (R) |
Ohio State Senate District 17 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Bob Peterson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 86 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Cliff Rosenberger (R) |
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