David Schweikert

David Schweikert
David Schweikert
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Arizona's 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2011
Preceded by Harry Mitchell
Treasurer of Maricopa County
In office
2004–2007
Preceded by Doug Todd
Succeeded by Hos Hoskins
Chief Deputy Treasurer of Maricopa County
In office
2004–2004
Chairman of the Arizona State Board of Equalization
In office
1995–2004
Majority whip of the Arizona House of Representatives
In office
1993–1994
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 28th District
In office
1991–1995
Serving with Lisa Graham
Personal details
Born March 3, 1962 (1962-03-03) (age 49)
Los Angeles, California
Nationality  United States
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Joyce Schweikert (2006-)[1]
Residence Fountain Hills, Arizona
Alma mater Arizona State University, B.A., M.B.A.
Occupation real estate broker
Religion Roman Catholic
Website campaign website

David Schweikert (born March 3, 1962) is the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 5th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously served two terms in the Arizona State House of Representatives (1991–1994), was chairman of the state Board of Equalization (1995–2004), and was the elected Maricopa County Treasurer (2004–2007). He ran for the U.S. House of Representatives three times: losing a primary to J.D. Hayworth in 1994, losing the general election to incumbent Harry Mitchell in 2008, and then defeating Mitchell in 2010.

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Early life, education, and business career

Schweikert grew up in Scottsdale with his adoptive parents and two adoptive siblings. He graduated from Saguaro High School there (1980), then earned a BA (finance and real estate, 1985) and MBA (2005) from the ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business.

Schweikert and his wife Joyce live in Fountain Hills where they run Sheridan Equities LLC, a real estate business.[2]

Pre-congressional political career

1990s

Schweikert was elected to the Arizona State House of Representatives for District 28 in 1990, and reelected in 1992.[3][4][5] He represented Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. He arrived in the wake of the AzScam scandal, and was a committee chairman[citation needed] as a freshman and majority whip in his second term.[6] His consistently conservative record led Republican colleagues to elevate him to Majority Whip. As chair of the State Board of Equalization, Schweikert was also responsible for overseeing billions of dollars in valuations and tax protests from Arizona citizens and businesses.

He ran in the September 13, 1994 primary for the Republican nomination in what was then the 6th congressional district. (It resembled the 5th district formed after the 2000 census, but also included Flagstaff, and the Navajo reservation. The old 6th district, established in 1992, included almost all the northern part of Arizona: Apache, Coconino (part), Gila, Graham (part), Greenlee, Maricopa (part), Navajo (part), and Pinal (part) counties.) He came in second (45% to 21%) to J.D. Hayworth, who then defeated incumbent Karan English in the general election.[7][8] After that defeat, he took time to reconsider. “I left feeling sorry for myself — I have all this campaign debt I have to pay for, I have to rebuild my business, I screwed up a relationship because I was running,” Schweikert said. He then left for a lengthy vacation, which included travel to Calcutta, the Philippines, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam, and Serbia, and other destinations.[1]

He is a former chairman of the Arizona State Board of Education.[9] There was speculation in 1999 that Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull might appoint Schweikert to the Arizona State Corporation Commission.[10] He was appointed chairman of the Arizona State Board of Equalization, a full time job, where he served from 1995-2003.[11] As chairman of the State Board of Equalization, Schweikert oversaw billions of dollars in valuations and tax protests from Arizona citizens and businesses.

2000s

He was appointed Chief Deputy Treasurer of Maricopa County in 2004, and was elected Treasurer the same year. He resigned in 2007 to run for Congress again.[6][12][13] In 2008 he lost by 10 percentage points, 53-43%, to Democrat Harry Mitchell in congressional district 5. In 2010 he defeated the two term incumbent.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2008
See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, 2008#District 5

Schweikert won a six way Republican primary election September 2, 2007 with 29.50% of the vote, compared to 27.38% for his nearest rival, Susan Bitter-Smith.[14][15] He lost the general election to freshman incumbent Democrat Harry Mitchell, 43.57% to 53.16%.[16]

Several organizations endorsed David Schweikert for the 2008 election, including the primary election: Club for Growth, the Arizona Police Association, Arizona Right to Life, and the Arizona Medical Association. Schweikert later blamed his defeat on the very bitter primary fight that preceded it.[17]

He received more than a half-million dollars from the Club for Growth.[18][19]

He was endorsed by the Arizona Police Association, which includes Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe law enforcement agencies,[20] the Arizona Right to Life,[20] the Arizona Medical Association[citation needed] and the Citizens Against Government Waste's political action committee.[21]

2010
See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, 2010#District 5*

Schweikert will again challenge Democratic incumbent Harry Mitchell, with Libertarian Nick Coons also running. Schweikert won the Republican primary on August 24 with 29% of the vote. Early polling showed the race a dead heat, The Club for Growth decided to again endorse Schweikert after having sat out the competitive primary election.[22]

On November 2, 2010 Schweikert defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Harry Mitchell 52%-43%.

Tenure

Immigration

Schweikert argues that the state's immediate objective must be to secure the border against smuggling and illegal immigration. After it is "truly secure," lawmakers can proceed to establish a "common sense temporary guest worker program to enable businesses to obtain the employees they need." Additionally, Schweikert firmly opposes amnesty and "sanctuary cities." [23]

Defense

Schweikert has said the government should make providing resources to national intelligence, the military and law enforcement a high priority.[23]

Firearms

Schweikert opposes restrictions on gun ownership. He has received an "A" rating from both the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America. Additionally, he was endorsed by the NRA in his 2010 election. [24]. Schweikert voted in favor of the National Right-To-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011. This act requires all states, regardless of their own laws, to honor concealed carry permits from other states.[25].

Spending

In November 2011, Schweikert wrote a letter to President Obama objecting to $70,000 spent by the State Department on books authored by Obama, asking the the President return the royalties.[26] Embassies used the books as gratuity gifts and also to stock libraries in various countries. The White House was not involved in the buying.[27]

Schweikert believes that economic prosperity hinges on balancing the federal budget and making "hard choices" on entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security.[28].

Committee assignments

  • Committee on Financial Services
    • Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises (Vice Chair)
    • Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology

References

  1. ^ a b Giblin, Paul (November 4, 2007). "Ex-county treasurer to run again for Congress". East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Arizona: Freedom Communications Inc). http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/101257. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "In a real sense, losing improved his life, Schweikert said. Until then, he ran a real estate business, but threw most of his time and energy into politics. Suddenly, at 32, politics were out." 
  2. ^ "David Schweikert - 2008 Elections for President, Congress and Governor". washingtonpost.com (Washington Post). http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008/elections/az/house/988/david-schweikert/. Retrieved 2009-04-21. 
  3. ^ Shumway, Jim (November 26, 1990). "State of Arizona Official Canvass - General Election - November 6, 1990". Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 7. http://www.azsos.gov/election/1990/General/Canvass1990GE.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-21. "District 28 (Maricopa county) State Representative
    Lisa Graham (R) 20,051
    David Schweikert (R) 40,925
    Bill Searle (D) 20,051"     
  4. ^ 1992 election Dist 28 "State of Arizona Official Canvass - General Election - November 3, 1992". Secretary of State of Arizona. November 23, 1992. p. 7. http://www.azsos.gov/election/1992/General/Canvass1992GE.pdf 1992 election Dist 28. Retrieved 2009-04-21. "District 28 (Maricopa & Yavapai counties) State Representative
    Lisa Graham (R) 47,936
    David Schweikert (R) 33,285"     
  5. ^ Benson, Matthew; Mary Jo Pitzl, Yvonne Wingett (September 3, 2008). "Arizona primary results yield few surprises". Arizona Republic. http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2008/09/03/20080903elect-main0903.html. Retrieved 2009-04-20. 
  6. ^ a b "Description of the 2nd Presentation on July 25, 2007 by David Schweikert Maricopa County Treasurer" (PDF). PRECISION NEWS: The Newsletter of the Arizona Tooling & Machining Association (Arizona Tooling & Machining Association). 2007. http://www.arizonatooling.org/PDF%20FILES/Newsletters%202007/ATMA%20AprMayJune.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "In December 2004, David Schweikert was sworn in as Maricopa County Treasurer. He has a B.S. degree in Finance/Real Estate and [an] MBA from W.P. Carey/Arizona State University. Before becoming Treasurer, David served as Chief Deputy Treasurer. Prior to that, he served as chairman of the Arizona State Board of Equalization. David has worked as an investment analyst and has been involved in the Real Estate industry and property tax issues for 25 years. In 1990, David was elected to represent Northeast Maricopa County in the Arizona House of Representatives. In 1992 he was selected to the position of Majority Whip." [dead link] Issue 2, 2007
  7. ^ Barone, Michael; Grant Ujifusa (1997). "Arizona 6th District". The Almanac of American Politics. Richard E. Cohen (1998 ed.). Washington, D.C.: National Journal. pp. 87, 106. ISBN 0-89234-080-0. 
  8. ^ "State of Arizona Official Canvass - Primary Election - September 13, 1994" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. September 26, 1994. http://www.azsos.gov/election/1994/Primary/Canvass1994PE.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "
    Karan English (D) 32,261
    J.D. Hayworth (R) 21,109
    Gary Husk (R) 6,500
    Ramona Liston (R) 4,376
    David Schweikert (R) 9,565
    David Smith (R) 5,093
    Sequoia R. Fuller (L) (write in) 37"     
  9. ^ AZ Fact Check, Arizona Republic
  10. ^ Davenport, Paul (June 11, 1999). "Hull anxious to pick West substitute". Associated Press. Lake Havasu City, Arizona: Today's News-Herald. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=X8ALAAAAIBAJ&sjid=plUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6504%2C6725037. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "The fractious Arizona Corporation Commission ... has been mired in controversy thanks to politics and personalities. Now, with Tony West's removal from the three-member commission, the need to wait for a replacement to be named by Gov. Jane Hull creates new uncertainty ... Names figuring in public speculation about the appointment include ... former state Rep. David Schweikert ...."  Vol 34, No 116
  11. ^ "State Board of Equalization" (PDF). Maricopa County government. 3005-06-24. http://www.maricopa.gov/Clk_Board/PDF/BandCs/STATE_BOARD_OF_EQUALIZATION.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "...additional member designated as Chairperson by the Governor who shall serve in a full time capacity." 
  12. ^ "David Schweikert - SHARP Network". SHARP (Science, Health and Related Policies) Network. Scientists and Engineers for America. http://sharp.sefora.org/people/house/david-schweikert/. Retrieved 2009-04-20. 
  13. ^ Wingett, Yvonne (November 14, 2007). "Maricopa County has new tax collector". The Arizona Republic. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/1114treasurer1114.html. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "Board of Supervisors appointed Charles "Hos" Hoskins the new county's treasurer. He replaces David Schweikert, who resigned on Oct. 22 to feel out a run for Congress." 
  14. ^ "2008 primary election - September 2, 2008". State of Arizona Official Canvass. Arizona Secretary of State. September 15, 2008. http://www.azsos.gov/election/2008/Primary/Canvass2008PE.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-21. "
    U.S. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - DISTRICT NO. 5
    (DEM) Harry Mitchell * --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 25,174
    (LBT) Warren Severin * --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 207
    (REP) Mark Anderson --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 6,539
    (REP) Susan Bitter Smith --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 13,212
    (REP) Lee Gentry --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 706
    (REP) Laura Knaperek --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 7,523
    (REP) Jim Ogsbury --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 6,042
    (REP) David Schweikert * --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 14,233"     
  15. ^ Benson, Matthew; Mary Jo Pitzl, Yvonne Wingett (September 3, 2008). "Arizona primary results yield few surprises". Arizona Republic. http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2008/09/03/20080903elect-main0903.html. Retrieved 2009-04-20. 
  16. ^ "2008 General Election - November 4, 2008". State of Arizona Official Canvass. Arizona Secretary of State. December 1, 2008. http://www.azsos.gov/election/2008/General/Canvass2008GE.pdf. Retrieved 2009-04-21. "
    U.S. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - DISTRICT NO. 5
    (DEM) Harry Mitchell * --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 149,033
    (LBT) Warren Severin --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 9,158
    (REP) David Schweikert --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 122,165
    (NONE) Ralph Hughes (Write-In) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 9"     
  17. ^ McArdle, John (April 2, 2009). "Too Enticing a Target?". Roll Call (Washington, D.C.). http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_113/politics/33752-1.html?type=printer_friendly. Retrieved 2009-04-20. [dead link]
  18. ^ "Club for Growth PAC Endorses David Schweikert in Arizona-5". Washington, D.C.. November 16, 2007. http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2007/11/club_pac_endorses_schweikert_i.php. Retrieved 2009-04-20. [dead link]
  19. ^ "Club for Growth PAC-Endorsed Candidate Wins in AZ-05". Washington, D.C.. September 3, 2008. http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/09/schweikert_wins_in_az05.php. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "The former Maricopa County Treasurer topped a highly competitive field of six candidates to win the right to face freshman Harry Mitchell in the general election in November. The Club for Growth PAC bundled $337,000 in campaign contributions for Schweikert and spent over $200,000 in independent expenditures on his behalf." [dead link]
  20. ^ a b "David Schweikert 08 - Why David?". Archived from the original on February 11, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080211091450/http://www.david08.com/whyDavid/index.cfm?&subsec=17. 
  21. ^ "CCAGW PAC Endorses David Schweikert for Arizona's 5th District". Business Wire. October 15, 2008. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2008_Oct_15/ai_n30906969/. Retrieved 2009-04-20. "The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) today announced its endorsement of David Schweikert for Congress in Arizona's fifth Congressional District. Mr. Schweikert is running against Rep. Harry Mitchell." 
  22. ^ http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/09/club-for-growth-schweikert.html
  23. ^ a b david08.com - 2008 campaign website
  24. ^ http://www.votesmart.org/candidate/106387/david-schweikert
  25. ^ http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c112:hr822:
  26. ^ http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/191095-rep-schweikert-asks-obama-to-return-book-royalties
  27. ^ Husna Haq (27 October 2011). "State Department spends $70,000 on Obama's books – and stirs a controversy". Christian Science Monitor. http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/chapter-and-verse/2011/1027/State-Department-spends-70-000-on-Obama-s-books-and-stirs-a-controversy. Retrieved 20 November 2011. 
  28. ^ http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/campaign/144187-what-happened-to-the-calculator

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