Chad Campbell (politician)
Chad Campbell | |
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Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Phoenix, AZ | March 5, 1973
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Northern Arizona University |
Religion | Christian |
Chad Campbell is a state representative from Arizona, currently serving as minority leader. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
Campbell attended Moon Valley High School. Campbell graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2006, earning a B.S. in Environmental Science.[1] Campbell has a wife, Beth, who is a small business owner.[2]
Political career
Campbell was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2007, and became the minority leader in 2010. He serves as ranking member on the Appropriations Committee. Campbell sits on the Phoenix Environmental Quality Commission.[1]
In response to the 2011 Tucson shooting, Campbell proposed a legislative package that would increase background checks for gun purchasers and increase funding for mental health programs.[3]
Along with moderate house Republicans, Campbell led his party in passing the Medicaid expansion advocated by Governor Jan Brewer, despite the opposition of Republican Speaker Andy Tobin.[4]
Campbell is a vice president of Resolute Consulting, managing the Phoenix office.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chad Campbell". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Chad Campbell". Resolute Consulting. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ Saria, Lauren (4 February 2013). "Az House Dem: GOP refusing to hear gun-violence bills". Tucson Sentinel. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ Christie, Bob (13 June 2013). "AZ House passes Medicaid expansion in Brewer win". Yahoo News. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
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