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David Schweikert is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the fifth district of the State of Arizona, since 2011.

Contents 1 Positions, record and controversies 1.1 Energy 2 Bio 2.1 Career 2.2 2008 elections 2.3 2010 elections 3 Money in politics 4 Committees and affiliations 4.1 Committees 4.2 Affiliations 5 Contact 6 Articles and resources 6.1 See also 6.2 References 6.3 External resources 6.4 External articles

Positions, record and controversies

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Energy

Schweikert is adamant about pursuing oil shale, clean coal and natural gas as well as alternative forms of energy such as solar, wind and alternative fuels. He believes the Country's energy policy should be an “all forms all the time."

http://unitedwestandforamericans.org/2010/06/07/who-is-david-schweikert/

http://www.david10.com/energy-independence

Bio

Schweikert is a resident of Fountain Hills, AZ. Schweikert has known the area for many years and is a graduate of Saguaro High School. Schweikert received his MBA from the ASU WP Carey Executive Program and also holds a BA from the ASU School of Business. Prior to becoming the Maricopa Country Tresurer, Schweikert represented Scottsdale and Fountain Hills in the Arizona State Legislature along with chairing the State Board of Equilization. Schweikert and his wife Joyce live in Fountain Hills where they run a real estate business.^[1]

Career

Schweikert's political career started in 1991 when he served on the Arizona State legislature, representing the Scottsdale and Fountain Hills area. He served there until 1994. He has also held a position on the State Board of Equilization and served as Maricopa Country Treasurer.

2008 elections

Schweikert won the Republican nomination to challenge Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Ariz.) in the 2008 congressional elections.^[2][3]

2010 elections

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Top Contributors to during the 2010 Election Cycle
Donor	Amount (US Dollars)
Every Republican is Crucial PAC	$ 15,000
PricewaterhouseCoopers	$ 13,000
American Resort Development Assn	$ 10,000
Freedom Project	$ 10,000
Publix Super Markets	$ 10,000
International Speedway	$ 9,500
Darden Restaurants	$ 8,900
National Pain Institute	$ 8,100
KPMG LLP	$ 8,000
Air Products & Chemicals Inc	$ 7,500
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Links to more campaign contribution information for David Schweikert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site.
Fundraising profile:	2008 election cycle	Career totals
Top contributors by organization/corporation:	2008 election cycle	Career totals
Top contributors by industry:	2008 election cycle	Career totals

• Revolving door profile for David Schweikert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
• 2006 privately funded travel profile for David Schweikert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
• Personal finance profile for David Schweikert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Affiliations

Contact

DC office
1205 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Ph: 202-225-2190 Fax: 202- 225-3290 Webform email
District offices
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On the Web
Official website YouTube channel
Campaign office
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Articles and resources

See also

• 2010 U.S. congressional elections
  • 2010 U.S. congressional election dates

References

1. ↑ www.david08.com
2. ↑ 2008 Race Tracker page on Arizona's 5th Congressional District
3. ↑ Official Schweikert for Congress website

External resources

External articles

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