David Gowan

David Gowan REPRepublican

State Senator, District 19

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David GowanREPRepublican State Senator, District 19
14
Years of Experience
AZResidence (state)

David M. Gowan Sr. is an American politician who currently serves in the Arizona Senate from January 14, 2019, and previously as Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives for the 2015–2017 legislative session and a Representative for Legislative District 14 from January 14, 2013, to January 9, 2017. Gowan served consecutively from January 2009 until January 14, 2013 in the District 30 seat which redistricted into District 14 in 2012. In 2013, he was elected Majority Leader of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives. In 2015, Gowan was elected to serve as Speaker of the House. On October 5, 2015, Gowan announced his candidacy for Arizona's 1st congressional district, but withdrew before the Republican primary.

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Campaign Funding

20
18
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Total Raised
$10,559
Total Spent
$2,609
Cash on Hand
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education3 - 3 of 1
University of Arizona
BA Secondary Education/Social Studies
2000 - 2003
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Senator
Arizona State Senate
2023 - Current
Senator
Arizona State Senate
2019 - 2023
Representative
Arizona State House of Representatives
2008 - 2017
Speaker of the House
Arizona State House of Representatives
2015 - 2017
Majority Leader
Arizona State House of Representatives
2012 - 2015
Other Experience1 - 19 of 19
Board Member
Veritas Christian Community School
Current
Chair
Troop 407, Boy Scouts of America
Current
Chair
Tai Shin Ki Do Martial Arts System
Current
Member
Cochise County Republicans League
Current
Member
Sierra Vista Elks Lodge #2065
Current
Precinct Committee Member
Legislative District 30
Current
Treasurer
Arizona Legislators for Wildlife Caucus
Current
Chair
Military Affairs, Public Safety, and Border Security Committee, Arizona State Senate
2023 - Current
Member
Finance Committee, Arizona State Senate
2023 - Current
Former Chair
Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member
Government Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Legislative Council, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member
Rules Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member
Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member
Water and Agriculture Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member
Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board, Arizona State Senate
Former Member
Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund Advisory Commission, Arizona State Senate
Former Member
Joint Legislative Audit Committee [JLAC], Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Organizer
Liberty Caucus
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