Daniel E. Hauser (June 18, 1942) served in the California State Assembly from 1982 until 1996. After graduating from Humboldt State University, Hauser served two terms on the Arcata City Council from 1974 to 1982. He served as Mayor of Arcata, California from 1978 to 1982. After the legislature, Hauser was executive director of the North Coast Railroad Authority, General Manager of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and City Manager of Arcata.