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Running for (announced Feb. 14, 2011)

Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)

  • District: 6th District, Southeast Phoenix suburbs -- most of Mesa and Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction
  • Residence: Mesa
  • Born: December 31, 1962; Snowflake, Ariz.
  • Religion: Mormon
  • Family: Wife, Cheryl Flake; five children
  • Education: Brigham Young U., B.A. 1986 (international relations); Brigham Young U., M.A. 1987 (political science)
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 2001-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2000 (6th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Appropriations (Interior-Environment; Labor-HHS-Education; Military Construction-VA)
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State Information: 6th District, Southeast Phoenix suburbs -- most of Mesa and Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Jeff Flake (R) 165,649 66.4%
Rebecca Schneider (D) 72,615 29.1%
Darell Tapp (LIBERT) 7,712 3.1%
Richard Grayson (GREEN) 3,407 1.4%
2008 general Jeff Flake (R) 208,582 62.4%
Rebecca Schneider (D) 115,457 34.6%
Rick Biondi (LIBERT) 10,137 3%
2006 general Jeff Flake (R) 152,201 74.8%
Jason Blair (LIBERT) 51,285 25.2%
2004 general Jeff Flake (R) 202,822 79.4%
Craig Stritar (LIBERT) 52,695 20.6%
2002 general Jeff Flake (R) 103,094 65.9%
Deborah Thomas (D) 49,355 31.6%
Andy Wagner (LIBERT) 3,888 2.5%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 38% John McCain: 61%
2004 John Kerry: 35% George W. Bush: 64%
2000 Al Gore: 37% George W. Bush: 60%

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