Dave Farnsworth
For the American Revolutionary War Loyalist and counterfeiter, see David Farnsworth.
| Dave Farnsworth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 16th[1] district | |
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Assumed office Appointed September 11, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rich Crandall |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
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In office January 1995 – January 1997 Serving with Jack Brown | |
| Preceded by | Polly Rosenbaum |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 16, 1951 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Mesa, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Mesa Community College |
David 'Dave' Christian Farnsworth (born July 16, 1951 in Mexico City, Mexico)[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona Senate representing District 16 since his appointment September 11, 2013 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rich Crandall.[3] Farnsworth served non-consecutively in the Arizona State Legislature from January 1995 until January 1997 in the Arizona House of Representatives District 4 seat.
Education
Farnsworth graduated from Mesa High School and earned his AA from Mesa Community College.
Elections
- 1994 To challenge House District 4 incumbent Democratic Representative Jack Brown and Polly Rosenbaum, Farnsworth ran in the September 13, 1994 Republican Primary as a write-in candidate, qualifying with 582 votes.[4] In the November 8, 1994 General election, Farnsworth took the first seat with 20,780 votes, Representative Brown took the second seat, and Representative Rosenbaum placed third,[5] concluding a 45-year career in the Arizona House, having served from 1949 until 1995.
- 1996 When Democratic Senator Bill Hardt left the Legislature and left the Senate District 4 seat open, Farnsworth was unopposed for the September 10, 1996 Republican Primary, winning with 7,388 votes;[6] but lost the November 5, 1996 General election to Democratic Representative Jack Brown.[7]
- 1998 To challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Jack Brown, Farnsworth was unopposed for the September 8, 1998 Republican Primary, winning with 6,713 votes;[8] but lost the November 3, 1998 General election to incumbent Democratic Senator Brown.[9]
References
- ↑ "David Farnsworth". Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "David Farnsworth's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ Stout, Steve (September 11, 2013). "Former legislator to fill Arizona Senate vacancy". KPHO-TV. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass Primary Election September 13, 1994" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 5. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass General Election November 8, 1994" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 3. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass Primary Election September 10, 1996" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 4. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass General Election November 5, 1996" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 3. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass Primary Election September 8, 1998" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 3. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass General Election November 3, 1998" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 2. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
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