Daniel H. Boman (born December 7, 1974) is a former Democratic member of the

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, representing the 16th District. He was defeated by Republican

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in November 2014.

Early life, education, and law career

Boman received an A.A. degree from

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, a B.A. degree in

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from

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, and a J.D. degree from the

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Alabama House of Representatives

Tenure

Boman was elected to the state house as a

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in the massive Republican wave that swept through the state in the 2010 elections, one which saw the Republicans take complete control of state government for the first time since Reconstruction. He defeated incumbent

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William Thigpen 54%-46%. He attracted national attention in May 2011 when he switched parties and became a Democrat in protest of Republican support for an education bill. Opponents of the bill argued that it was unfair to teachers facing firing or other adverse action. In explaining his decision, Boman said: "During this current session I have seen this legislative body pass bills that I feel adversely affect what my people back home want, need, and deserve...I will never choose the Party over the people again."

Committee assignments

*Judiciary *Ethics and Campaign Finance *Tuscaloosa County Legislation

2012 Congressional election

Boman ran in the Democratic primary for , held by incumbent Republican U.S. Congressman

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in the 2012 congressional elections. He did not have to give up his state house seat to run for Congress; Alabama state representatives serve four-year terms. He was defeated in the general election.

2018 State Senate Race

Boman has announced his intention to run as a Republican in the 2018 Republican primary for District 6 State Senate seat.

Personal life

Boman is married and has three children.

References

External links

Representative Daniel Boman
at the Alabama House of Representatives
Daniel Boman for Congress
official campaign website *
Campaign contributions
at

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Living people Republican Party members of the Alabama House of Representatives 1974 births People from Sulligent, Alabama Democratic Party members of the Alabama House of Representatives {{Alabama-politician-stub