On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State Senate (AZ) - District 19
Arizona State Capitol Complex
1700 West Washington Street
Room 300
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Full Name:
David M. Gowan, Sr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Jessica; 2 Children
Birth Place:
California
Home City:
Sierra Vista, AZ
BA, Secondary Education/Social Studies, University of Arizona, 2000-2003
Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 14, 2019-2023
Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 19, 2023-Present
Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 14, 2008-2017
Speaker of the House, Arizona State House of Representatives, 2015-2017
Majority Leader, Arizona State House of Representatives, 2012-2015
Candidate, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 30, 2004, 2006
Treasurer, Arizona Legislators for Wildlife Caucus, present
Former Member, Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Government Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Legislative Audit Committee [JLAC], Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Legislative Council, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Organizer, Liberty Caucus
Former Chair, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund Advisory Commission, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Rules Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, Water and Agriculture Committee, Arizona State Senate
Member, Finance Committee, Arizona State Senate, 2023-Present
Chair, Military Affairs, Public Safety, and Border Security Committee, Arizona State Senate, 2023-Present
No professional experience on file.
Member, Cochise County Republicans League, present
Precinct Committee Member, Legislative District 30, present
Member, Sierra Vista Elks Lodge #2065, present
Chair, Tai Shin Ki Do Martial Arts System, present
Chair, Troop 407, Boy Scouts of America, present
Board Member, Veritas Christian Community School, present
Awards:
Legislator of the Year, Arizona Citizen's Defense League, 2012;
Spirit of Business Award, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, 2012;
Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2011;
Award of Sincere Appreciation, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, 2011;
Certificate of Appreciation, Boy Scouts of America-- Grand Canyon Council, 2010;
Certificate of Appreciation, Arizona Hemophilia Association, 2009
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Martial arts