Jerry Lewis (Arizona politician)

Jerry Lewis
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 18th district
In office
November 22, 2011 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byRussell Pearce
Succeeded byJohn McComish
Personal details
Bornc. 1956
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJanet
Children6
Residence(s)Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
EducationBrigham Young, B.S./M.S., accounting, 1982
OccupationAccountant
Charter school executive[1]
[2]

Jerry H. Lewis (born 1956) is an American former politician who was 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) from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to office by defeating incumbent Russell Pearce in a recall election November 8, 2011. 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."[3]

Lewis holds a master's degree from Brigham Young University.[4]

Lewis is a Latter-day Saint who served as a missionary in Hong Kong.[5] 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.

References

  1. ^ Arizona recall: Why Russell Pearce lost. The Washington Post (2011-11-03). Retrieved on 2011-11-09.
  2. ^ The Arizona Republic (2011-10-07). "Russell Pearce recall election: Jerry Lewis questionnaire". Azcentral.com. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
  3. ^ Walsh, Jim; Thomason, Art; Nelson, Gary (November 8, 2011), Reaction to Russell Pearce recall election vote, Arizona Republic
  4. ^ Arizona Republic fact check on Lewis
  5. ^ Economist Nov. 5, 2011 article on Lewis and Pearce

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