David Gowan was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2009. During the 2015-2017 legislative session, he was elected to be the 52nd Speaker of the House. Most recently, he was elected to the Arizona State Senate, where he served as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee from 2019 to 2022. He currently serves as Senate Chairman for the Military Affairs, Public Safety and Border Security Committee. He resides in Sierra Vista in Legislative District 19. David is a graduate of the University of Arizona, holding a B.A. in Secondary Education/Social Studies. He sits on the Board for Veritas Christian Community School. He has been a longtime advocate for Boy Scouts of America and is a member of the ELKS Lodge #2065, a committed martial artist, and Chairman of Tai Shin Ki Do Martial Arts System.
