Andy Tobin

Last updated

Tobin ran for Congress in Arizona's 1st congressional district, challenging incumbent Representative Ann Kirkpatrick (D). [3] He was endorsed by Mitt Romney. [8]

On August 26, 2014, in the Republican primary, Tobin faced off against State Rep. Adam Kwasman and rancher Gary Kiehne . According to Politico, Tobin was seen as the moderate candidate. [9] The race was initially too close to call. [10] Election results were finalized and Tobin was officially declared the primary's winner on September 2, when Kiehne conceded the race. [11]

Tobin lost to Kirkpatrick 52.5%-47.5%.

Personal life

Tobin and his wife Jennifer have five children. They have lived in their home in Paulden since 2004.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Salmon</span> American politician (born 1958)

Matthew James Salmon is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Arizona from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2013 until 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he retired from office after representing Arizona's 5th congressional district. The district is based in Mesa and includes most of the East Valley; he previously represented Arizona's 1st congressional district. In 2002, he lost by less than 1% to Janet Napolitano in a highly competitive gubernatorial race. He regained a congressional seat in the 2012 election.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Martha McSally</span> American politician & military pilot (born 1966)

Martha Elizabeth McSally is an American politician and former military pilot who has represented Arizona in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ann Kirkpatrick</span> American politician (born 1950)

Ann Leila Kirkpatrick is an American politician and retired attorney who served as the U.S. representative for Arizona's 2nd congressional district from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented Arizona's 1st congressional district from 2009 to 2011, and again from 2013 to 2017. Kirkpatrick was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Schweikert</span> American politician (born 1962)

David Sheridan Schweikert is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Arizona's 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2023 and Arizona's 1st congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2011, representing Arizona's 5th congressional district until redistricting. His district includes most of northern Phoenix as well as Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona</span> State elections

The 2010 congressional elections in Arizona were held on November 2, 2010, to determine who would represent the state of Arizona in the United States House of Representatives. Arizona had eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives were elected for two-year terms; those elected were to serve in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kirk Adams</span> American politician

Kirk Adams is an American politician who served as the 50th Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was the Arizona State Representative for the 19th district from 2006 to 2011. Adams also served as Chief of Staff to Governor Doug Ducey from 2015 until 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Doug Ducey</span> American businessman and politician (born 1964)

Douglas Anthony Ducey is an American businessman and politician who served as the 23rd governor of Arizona from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Ducey was CEO of the ice cream parlor chain Cold Stone Creamery from 1995 to 2007 and served as Arizona state treasurer from 2011 to 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2014 Arizona gubernatorial election</span> Review of the election

The 2014 Arizona gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the Governor of Arizona, concurrently with elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona</span>

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Arizona, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts, with Democratic and Republican primaries taking place on August 26. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including governor of Arizona.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Kwasman</span> American politician

Adam Kwasman is an American attorney, politician, and a former Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2013 to 2015. Kwasman ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Congress in 2014. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Campbell (politician)</span> American politician (born 1973)

Chad Campbell is an American politician from Arizona, who represented the 24th district in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015 and served as minority leader during the final four years of his tenure. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 United States Senate election in Arizona</span> Summary of the election

The 2016 United States Senate election in Arizona was held on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the U.S. Senate to represent the State of Arizona, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, other elections to the U.S. Senate in other states and elections to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as various state and local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona</span>

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Arizona, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on August 30.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charlene Fernandez</span> American politician

Charlene Fernandez is an American politician who was the Democratic leader of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. She was first elected to the state House in 2014 and represents Southwestern Arizona, specifically, the majority of Yuma County, western Pima County, southwestern Maricopa County and southwestern Pinal County. She resigned on November 15, 2021 to take a position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her son Brian Fernandez was appointed by the Yuma County, Arizona Board of Supervisors to succeed her in the Arizona House of Representatives.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 United States Senate election in Arizona</span>

The 2018 United States Senate election in Arizona took place on November 6, 2018. Incumbent Republican Senator Jeff Flake did not seek reelection to a second term. The election was held concurrently with a gubernatorial election, other elections to the U.S. Senate, elections to the U.S. House of Representatives, and various other state and local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mark Killian</span> American politician

Mark Killian is an American politician and the director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Killian is a former Republican state representative and speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Toma</span> American politician

Ben Toma is an American politician serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for the 27th district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office in January 2017. He was selected to be Speaker of the House in 2022, taking office in 2023. From 2021 to 2023, Toma served as majority leader of the Arizona House.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lea Márquez Peterson</span> American politician

Lea Marquez Peterson is an American politician serving on the Arizona Corporation Commission since 2019. Peterson was appointed by Governor Doug Ducey to replace Andy Tobin following his appointment as Director of the Arizona Department of Administration. Peterson was also the 2018 Republican nominee for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 United States Senate special election in Arizona</span> Election of US Senator Mark Kelly

The 2020 United States Senate special election in Arizona was held on November 3, 2020, following the death in office of incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John McCain on August 25, 2018. Governor Doug Ducey was required by Arizona law to appoint a Republican to fill the vacant seat until a special election winner could be sworn in. On September 5, 2018, Ducey appointed former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain's seat. However, Kyl announced he would resign on December 31, 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juan Ciscomani</span> American politician (born 1982)

Juan Guadalupe Ciscomani III is a Mexican-American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Arizona's 6th congressional district since 2023.

References

  1. "Biographical Profile for Andy Tobin". VoteAZ. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Tobin picked as new Arizona House speaker
  3. 1 2 Sanders, Rebekah (October 3, 2013). "Tobin set to seek Kirkpatrick's seat". AZCentral.com. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  4. "Governor Doug Ducey Appoints Andy Tobin To Dual Role As Interim Superintendent Of The Department Of Financial Institutions". Office of the Arizona Governor. December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  5. "Doug Ducey appoints ex-Speaker Andy Tobin to cabinet post". Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-18.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Andy Tobin Member Page". AZleg.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  7. Pitzl, Mary Jo (March 12, 2012). "Disclosure laws debate after Fiesta scandal at a standstill". AZCentral.com. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  8. Sanders, Rebekah (April 24, 2014). "Romney endorses Congress candidate Tobin". AZCentral.com. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  9. Isenstadt, Alex; Shepard, Steven (August 26, 2014). "GOP bigwigs try to influence Arizona race". Politico. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  10. "U.S. REP. IN CONGRESS – DIST. 1 (REP)". Primary Election Results. Arizona Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  11. Delreal, Jose (February 9, 2014). "Establishment-backedAndy Tobin wins Arizona primary". Politico. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
Andy Tobin
Andy Tobin by Gage Skidmore 3.jpg
Member of the Arizona Corporation Commission
In office
January 4, 2016 May 30, 2019