District: Arizona - 6th District Political Highlights: sought Republican nomination for Ariz. House, 1988; Ariz. House, 1991-95; 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 Born: March 3, 1962; Los Angeles, Calif. Residence: Fountain Hills Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Joyce Schweikert; one child Education: Scottsdale Community College, A.A. 1985; Arizona State U., M.B.A. 2005; Arizona State U., B.S. 1987 Elected: 2010 Committee Assignments: Ways & Means (Health; Select Revenue); Joint Economic; Multiemployer Pension Plans Social Media:
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District Rating: Safe Republican House Seniority: 156th ranked House Republican Twitter: 30,721 followers
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
House Race
1994 Election Results
2008 Election Results
Candidate
Harry Mitchell (D) David Schweikert (R) Warren Severin (LIBERT)
Votes
149,033 122,165 9,158
%
53.2% 43.6% 3.3%
2010 Election Results
Candidate
David Schweikert (R) Harry Mitchell (D) Nick Coons (LIBERT)
Votes
110,374 91,749 10,127
%
52.0% 43.2% 4.8%
2012 Election Results
Candidate
David Schweikert (R) Matt Jette (D) Jack Anderson (LIBERT) Mark Salazar (GREEN) James Ketover (WRI)
