- Jerry Lewis (Arizona politician)
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Jerry Lewis Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 18th districtPreceded by Russell Pearce Personal details Born c. 1956 Nationality United States Political party Republican Spouse(s) Janet Children 6 Residence Mesa, Arizona, U.S. Occupation Accountant
Charter school executive[1]Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) [2] Jerry H. Lewis is a presumed senator-elect of the Arizona Senate, where he will represent Legislative District 18 (covering western and central Mesa and small section of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community), serving since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. He won office by defeating Russell Pearce in a recall election November 8, 2011.[3] In reaction to the election result, Pearce said, "If being recalled is the prize for keeping one's promises, then so be it"; and Lewis said, "We now have an opportunity to heal the divide in Mesa."[4] Lewis is expected to take office once the Arizona Secretary of State certifies the election results, which is anticipated November 21.[3]
Lewis has a bachelors and masters degree, both from Brigham Young University.[5]
Lewis is a Latter-day Saint who served as a missionary in Hong Kong.[6] Lewis has also served as a bishop and stake president in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the time of his election to the state senate he was serving as vice president of the Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
References
- ^ Arizona recall: Why Russell Pearce lost. The Washington Post (2011-11-03). Retrieved on 2011-11-09.
- ^ Oct. 7, 2011 03:37 PM The Arizona Republic (2011-10-07). "Russell Pearce recall election: Jerry Lewis questionnaire". Azcentral.com. http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2011/10/07/20111007russell-pearce-recall-jerry-lewis-questionnaire.html. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ a b Crawford, Amanda J. (November 9, 2011). "Arizona Immigration-Law Author Pearce Loses in Recall Election". Bloomberg. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/11/09/bloomberg_articlesLUDTN46JIJV9.DTL. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ Walsh, Jim; Thomason, Art; Nelson, Gary (November 8, 2011), Reaction to Russell Pearce recall election vote, Arizona Republic, http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2011/11/08/20111108russell-pearce-recall-vote-reaction.html
- ^ Arizona Republic fact check on Lewis
- ^ Economist Nov. 5, 2011 article on Lewis and Pearce
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Members of the Arizona State Senate 50th Legislature (2011–2012)
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