Jerry Lewis | |
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Member of the Arizona Senate from the 18th district |
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Assumed office November 22, 2011 |
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Preceded by | Russell Pearce |
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Born | c. 1956 |
Nationality | United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Janet |
Children | 6 |
Residence | Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
Occupation | Accountant Charter school executive[1] |
Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) |
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Jerry H. Lewis is 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), serving since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. He won office by defeating Russell Pearce in a recall election November 8, 2011.[3] 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."[4] Lewis is expected to take office once the Arizona Secretary of State certifies the election results, which is anticipated November 21.[3][5]
Lewis has a bachelors and masters degree, both from Brigham Young University.[6]
Lewis is a Latter-day Saint who served as a missionary in Hong Kong.[7] 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.
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