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David Schapira
From Ballotpedia
| David Schapira | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Leader, Arizona State Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 2007-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | George Washington University, 2001 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 17, 1980 | |
| Place of birth | Mesa, AZ | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Schapira is the owner of Democracy Online Campaigns. He has previously worked as a high school teacher, political consultant, and aide to Senator Tom Daschle.
He was once a staff member of the American Cancer Society and is currently a member of the Key Club and Kiwanis Youth Group.[1]
Issues
Schapira did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schapira has been appointed to these committees:
- Subcommittee on Rural Issues, Education and Natural Resources
Sponsored legislation
Schapira's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2292 - compulsory attendance; age; increase
- HB 2299 - smoking in vehicle with minors
- HB 2383 - election day voter registration
- HB 2544 - schools; sex education
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2010
Schapira was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010. He instead sought election to the district 17 seat of the Arizona State Senate. He defeated Republican Wendy Rogers, Libertarian Garrett Chartier-Dickie, and Green Party candidate Grand Pa Goshorn in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Arizona State Senate, District 17 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David Schapira (D)
| 21,783 | |||
| Wendy Rogers (R) | 18,827 | |||
| Garrett Chartier-Dickie (L) | 1,277 | |||
| Grand Pa Goshorn (G) | 784 | |||
Campaign themes
Schapira's website lists the following issues:
- Education
- Excerpt: "We must invest in education. It's the best economic development tool for our state's future. In order to improve student outcomes we need smaller class sizes, more access to modern teaching tools and technologies, and competitive wages that attract and retain the best teachers."
- Our Economy
- Excerpt: "Small business is the backbone of our state. As a small business owner, David understands what it takes to build something from nothing. He also knows that businesses are the building blocks of a solid economy."
- Your Right to Know
- Excerpt: "David will continue his fight to bring the happenings at the state capitol into the daylight. The cigar-filled backrooms do exist, and David is working to swing open the doors because he believes that you have a right to know what your representatives do."[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schapira and Ed Ableser were elected to the 17th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponents Mark Thompson (R) and Wes Waddle (R).[5]
Schapira raised $45,888 for the campaign, Ableser raised $48,652, Thompson raised $35,895, and Waddle raised $41,613.[6]
| Arizona State House, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ed Ableser (D)
| 30,467 | |||
| David Schapira (D)
| 33,210 | |||
| Mark Thompson (R) | 23,437 | |||
| Wes Waddle (R) | 18,461 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Schapira raised $40,068 in contributions. [7]
His largest contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $35,798 to his campaign.
2008
Below are Schapira's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $42,048 |
| Christine Thompson | $130 |
| Mark Harrison | $130 |
| Edith Schapira | $130 |
| Robin Constance | $130 |
Recent news
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Personal
Schapira and his wife Rosemary have one child.
External links
- David Schapira's personal website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- David Schapira on Facebook
- David Schapira on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schapira
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schapira Issue Positions
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ David Schapira's campaign website, Taking a stand
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arizona
- ↑ Arizona House spending, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Meg Burton Cahill | Arizona State Senate District 17 2011–present | Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - | Arizona State House District 17 2007–2011 | Succeeded by P. Ben Arredondo |
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