David Gowan | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Lupe Contreras |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gail Griffin |
| Succeeded by | Warren Petersen |
| 52nd Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Tobin |
| Succeeded by | J. D. Mesnard |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 14th district 30th (2009–2013) | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 Serving with David Stevens | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Paton |
| Succeeded by | Becky Nutt |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona |
| Website | Campaign website |
David M. Gowan Sr.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
- ^ "David M. Gowan Sr". Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ "David Gowan's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ Sander, Rebekah L. "Arizona House Speaker Gowan enters race for Congress". AZCentral. Retrieved July 1, 2016.