Daniel Hernández Jr. (born January 25, 1990) is an American politician serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. A member of the Arizona Democratic Party, he serves alongside Rosanna Gabaldón in Legislative District 2. Hernández interned for U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords and was present when she was shot during a 2011 constituent meeting. He has been credited with helping to save Giffords's life after the incident.