Daniel Boman

Daniel H. Boman (born December 7, 1974) is a former Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 16th District. He was defeated by Republican Kyle South in November 2014.

Daniel H. Boman
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
January 12, 2011 – January 12, 2015
Preceded byWilliam Thigpen
Succeeded byKyle South
Personal details
Born (1974-12-07) December 7, 1974
Tupelo, Mississippi
Political partyRepublican (before 2011, 2018-present)
Other political
affiliations		Democratic (2011-2018)
ResidenceSulligent, Alabama
Alma materAuburn University
Birmingham School of Law
ProfessionAttorney

Early life, education, and law career

Boman received an A.A. degree from Bevill State Community College, a B.A. degree in psychology from Auburn University, and a J.D. degree from the Birmingham School of Law.

Alabama House of Representatives

Tenure

Boman was elected to the state house as a Republican 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 Democrat William Thigpen 54%-46%.[1] He attracted national attention in May 2011 when he switched parties and became a Democrat in protest of Republican support for an education bill.[2] Opponents of the bill argued that it was unfair to teachers facing firing or other adverse action.[3] 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."[4]

Committee assignments
  • Judiciary
  • Ethics and Campaign Finance
  • Tuscaloosa County Legislation[5]

2012 Congressional election
See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2012 § District 4

Boman ran in the Democratic primary for Alabama's 4th congressional district, held by incumbent Republican U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt in the 2012 congressional elections.[6] 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.[7]

Personal life

Boman is married and has three children.[8]

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - AL House 016 Race - Nov 02, 2010".
  2. McMorris-Santoro, Evan (May 26, 2011). "Alabama Lawmaker Abandons GOP Over New Law Aimed At Teachers". Talking Points Memo.
  3. "State Rep. Boman switches to Democratic Party". The Tuscaloosa News. May 26, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  4. Shryock, John (May 26, 2011). "Ala. GOP lawmaker flips parties; joins Democrats". WBRC. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  5. "Welcome to the Alabama State Legislature". Archived from the original on 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  6. Doyle, Steve (2012-01-14). "Congressman Robert Aderholt draws two last-minute Democratic challengers". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  7. "Stutts to face three challengers in Republican Primary | Franklin Free Press". Franklin Free Press. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
  8. "Legislative biography". Archived from the original on 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-01-16.


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