Jerry Lewis (Arizona politician)

Jerry Lewis
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 18th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 22, 2011
Preceded by Russell Pearce
Personal details
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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