Annie E. McDaniel Made History as the First African American Woman…

Annie E. McDaniel is a distinguished leader in public service in South Carolina, representing District 41 in the SC House of Representatives. She has made history by becoming the first African American woman and the first African American since Reconstruction to hold this position.

Currently serving as the fourth female chair of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, Chairwoman McDaniel’s leadership was instrumental in the organization gaining national attention during recent deliberations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ms. McDaniel’s successful employment of a point of order stopped the budget proviso and the aftershock garnered significant national interest. Despite passage in the House, the associated legislation has not yet been adopted by the Senate and those against this action have a renewed spirit.

Representative McDaniel is a member of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, as well as the SC Legislative Government and Efficiency Oversight Committee. Additionally, she is the Immediate Past 1st Vice Chair of the House Operations and Management Committee. She previously served as a member of the Medical Municipal and Military Affairs Committee, as well as the Education Committee. She serves as Vice Chair of the Central Midlands Council of Governments.

Representative McDaniel is actively involved in various legislative organizations to include a member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators where she serves as an at-large member; Women in Government where she serves as a State Director. National Foundation for Women Legislators where she serves as a State Director and member of the Policy Committee; Black Legislative Leaders

Network; and National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women.

Representative McDaniel brings a wealth of experience in policy development, accounting, tax, and public administration to her roles. Her leadership experience includes positions with the SC School Boards Association, Fairfield County School District, and the Government Finance Officers Association of S.C., where she was the first Black female president.

Representative McDaniel is a graduate of McCrorey Liston High School and the University of South Carolina. Representative McDaniel is a committed public servant and holds lifetime memberships in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Council of Negro Women, and the USC Alumni Association.

Representative McDaniel firmly believes that if you give an individual a fish, you feed them for a day; however, if you teach them how to fish, you feed them for a lifetime. Deeply committed to her faith, her community and family. Representative McDaniel is passionate about advocating for positive change.