Biography

David Schweikert, born on March 3, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, is a Republican politician representing Arizona's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, he has served in various public offices, including the Arizona State House of Representatives and as Maricopa County Treasurer. In Congress, Schweikert has been a member of the Ways and Means Committee and has held leadership roles such as Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee and Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee. He is known for his work on tax reform, healthcare policy, and technological innovation.

Education

• Associate of Arts: Scottsdale Community College, 1985
• Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate: Arizona State University, 1988
• Master of Business Administration: Arizona State University, 2005

Political Experience

• Arizona State House of Representatives: Representative for District 28, 1991–1995; served as Majority Whip and chaired the Indian Affairs Committee.
• Maricopa County Treasurer: 2004–2006; managed billions in taxpayer funds, earning over $300 million in investment income without losses.
• U.S. House of Representatives:
  • Representative for Arizona's 5th District, 2011–2013
  • Representative for Arizona's 6th District, 2013–2023
  • Representative for Arizona's 1st District, 2023–present
  • Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee
  • Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee
  • Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus and the Telehealth Caucus

Throughout his career, Schweikert has focused on tax reform, healthcare policy, and promoting technological innovation to drive economic growth.