Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.)

District: 5th District, Scottsdale; Tempe; parts of Phoenix and Mesa
Residence: Fountain Hills
Born: March 3, 1962; Los Angeles, Calif.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family: Wife, Joyce Schweikert
Education: Scottsdale Community College, A.A. 1985; Arizona State U., B.S. 1987 (real estate); Arizona State U., M.B.A. 2005
Military Service: None
Political Highlights: Sought Republican nomination for Ariz. House, 1988; Ariz. House, 1991-95 (majority whip, 1993-94); sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1994; Ariz. State Board of Equalization chairman, 1995-2003; Maricopa County treasurer, 2004-06; Republican nominee for U.S. House, 2008; U.S. House, 2011-present
Elected: Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Harry E. Mitchell, D
Committee Assignments: Financial Services (Capital Markets & Government Sponsored Enterprises - Vice Chairman; Domestic Monetary Policy & Technology)

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State Information: 5th District, Scottsdale; Tempe; parts of Phoenix and Mesa

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent
2010	general	David Schweikert (R)	110,374	52%
		Harry Mitchell (D)	91,749	43.2%
		Nick Coons (LIBERT)	10,127	4.8%
2008	general	Harry Mitchell (D)	149,033	53.2%
		David Schweikert (R)	122,165	43.6%
		Warren Severin (LIBERT)	9,158	3.3%
2006	general	Harry Mitchell (D)	101,838	50.4%
		J.D. Hayworth (R)	93,815	46.4%
		Warren Severin (LIBERT)	6,357	3.2%
2004	general	J.D. Hayworth (R)	159,455	59.5%
		Elizabeth Rogers (D)	102,363	38.2%
		Michael Kielsky (LIBERT)	6,189	2.3%
2002	general	J.D. Hayworth (R)	103,870	61.2%
		Craig Columbus (D)	61,559	36.2%
		Warren Severin (LIBERT)	4,383	2.6%