Jerry Lewis (Arizona politician)
Jerry H. Lewis (born 1956) is an American former politician who was a member of the Arizona Senate, representing Legislative District 18 (covering western and central Mesa and small section of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community) from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to office by defeating incumbent Russell Pearce in a recall election November 8, 2011. In reaction to the election result, Pearce said, "If being recalled is the prize for keeping one's promises, then so be it"; and Lewis said, "We now have an opportunity to heal the divide in Mesa."[3]
Jerry Lewis | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office November 22, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Russell Pearce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janet |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
| Education | Brigham Young, B.S./M.S., accounting, 1982 |
| Occupation | Accountant Charter school executive[1] |
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Lewis holds a master's degree from Brigham Young University.[4]
Lewis is a Latter-day Saint who served as a missionary in Hong Kong.[5] Lewis has also served as a bishop and stake president in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the time of his election to the state senate he was serving as vice president of the Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
References
- Arizona recall: Why Russell Pearce lost. The Washington Post (2011-11-03). Retrieved on 2011-11-09.
- The Arizona Republic (2011-10-07). "Russell Pearce recall election: Jerry Lewis questionnaire". Azcentral.com. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- Walsh, Jim; Thomason, Art; Nelson, Gary (November 8, 2011), Reaction to Russell Pearce recall election vote, Arizona Republic
- Arizona Republic fact check on Lewis
- Economist Nov. 5, 2011 article on Lewis and Pearce