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David Schweikert
David S. Schweikert (born March 3, 1962) is an American businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona, serving since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. Schweikert currently represents Arizona's 6th congressional district, which includes most of northern Phoenix as well as Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek. He previously represented the 5th District from 2011 to 2013. Schweikert 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). Schweikert ran for the U.S. House of Representatives twice (losing a primary to J. D. Hayworth in 1994 and losing a general election to incumbent Harry Mitchell in 2008) before winning election to the House for the first time in 2010. In 2018, the United States House Committee on Ethics launched an investigation into Schweikert and his chief of staff, Oliver Schwab, over misuse of funds.
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Born
1962-03-03
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education
Scottsdale_Community_College
Political Ideology
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Spouse(s)
Joyce Schweikert
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Democrats Jevin Hodge, Adam Metzendorf spar over Rep. David Schweikert, readiness for office

With scarcely any disagreement between them, two Democrats hoping to replace Republican Rep. David Schweikert cast their contest as an opportunity to unite voters behind a Congress member they promised would be more responsive. Jevin Hodge and Adam Metzendorf traded insults on Wednesday about Schweikert, R-Ariz., a six-term incumbent, and both touted their business records as proof of their readiness for Congress. ...
PHOENIX, AZ
kjzz.org

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert fined $125,000 for misuse of campaign funds

Arizona congressman David Schweikert has agreed to pay $125,000 to the Federal Election Commission for misuse of campaign funds. Schweikert faced allegations that his campaign misused donations and did not properly report other transactions. The disclosures were filed by the FEC on Friday. The agreement comes 18 months after the...
ARIZONA STATE
KTAR.com

Rep. David Schweikert confident Arizona Republicans will have good election year

PHOENIX – U.S. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona expects his Republican party to make a strong showing in this year’s elections, and not just because of redistricting. “There’s no question this election cycle looks like it will be good for Republicans, but it was already going to be a fairly overwhelmingly good year for Republicans,” he told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Arizona’s Morning News on Monday.
ARIZONA STATE
Arizona Mirror

What was good for David Schweikert in the time of Trump might not be after redistricting

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert might end up being a case study in how escalating extreme rhetoric to avoid the wrath of former President Donald Trump and his voters turns from an advantage to a liability because of redistricting. Schweikert won his seat in Congress in the GOP wave year of 2010, knocking off incumbent Democrat […] The post What was good for David Schweikert in the time of Trump might not be after redistricting appeared first on Arizona Mirror.
PHOENIX, AZ
realestatedaily-news.com

Rep. David Schweikert to headline REIAC Southwest’s Signature Event at Westin Kierland on Dec. 16

The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with registration and networking. The program begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by a networking reception at 5:30 p.m. Rep. Schweikert, who represents the 6th District of Arizona, is serving his sixth term in the U.S. Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, having previously served on the Financial Services Committee. He also sits on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, serving as the Senior House Republican Member, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Taskforce, is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Co-Chair of the Tunisia Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Tele Health Caucus.
CONGRESS & COURTS
fox10phoenix.com

Newsmaker Saturday - David Schweikert & Jeff Paul

This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we sit down with Congressman David Schweikert to get an update on a pair of bills moving through Congress. We also get an update on the situation down at the border with FOX reporter Jeff Paul.
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