Randy Daniels (born 1950) is an American businessman, politician, and journalist who served as Secretary of State of New York from 2001 to 2005.

Daniels served as the director of communications for the New York City Council President's Office from 1986 to 1988, and was appointed press secretary to the prime minister of the Bahamas in 1988.

Prior to his career in public service, Daniels worked as a correspondent for CBS News and professor of journalism.

[2] Daniel's wife, Sallie Manzanet-Daniels, was appointed as New York State Judge by Governor David Paterson in 2009.

He was considered the most articulate speaker in the race,[3] and gained support from party leaders in Central New York, particularly in Syracuse.

[4] On April 9, 2006 it was reported that Daniels would end his campaign the next day and endorse former Assembly Minority Leader John Faso for governor.