John McComish
John McComish was a justice of the peace in Maricopa County, Arizona, serving the Kyrene precinct. McComish took office in 2015. He did not file to run for re-election in 2018.
McComish is a former Republican member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 18 from 2011 to 2015. In the 2013 session, McComish served as Majority Leader. McComish did not seek re-election in 2014.
McComish previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 20 from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
McComish was born on February 11, 1943. His professional experience includes working as an instructor at Maricopa Community College, President of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, owner of the Little Professor Book Store, Vice President of Becton Dickinson and national sales manager for Johnson and Johnson.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McComish served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce, Energy and Military |
| • Finance |
| • Rules, Vice Chair |
| • Budget |
| • Capital Review |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McComish served on these committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banking and Insurance, Chair |
| • Economic Development and Jobs Creation |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary |
Issues
Legislation
McComish's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2073 - state equalization property tax repeal.
- HB 2286 - tax credit; charitable organizations
- HB 2400 - partial-birth abortions; definition
- HB 2564 - abortion
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Presidential preference
2012
John McComish endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Elections
2015
On January 27, 2014, McComish announced his intentions not to seek re-election to the Arizona State Senate.[3]
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
McComish ran in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 18. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John McComish Incumbent |
53.1% | 51,084 | |
| Democratic | Janie Hydrick | 46.9% | 45,115 | |
| Total Votes | 96,199 | |||
2010
McComish was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010. He instead won election to the district 20 seat of the Arizona State Senate. He ran unopposed.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, McComish and Rae Waters were elected to the 20th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponent Jeff Dial (R).[7]
McComish raised $62,915 for the campaign, Waters raised $61,595, and Dial raised $101,903.[8]
| Arizona State House, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rae Waters (D)
|
37,639 | |||
| John McComish (R)
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39,820 | |||
| Jeff Dial (R) | 36,964 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
McComish's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "McComish looks forward to continuing his efforts on behalf of the constituents of District 20 to make Arizona one of the most competitive and business friendly states in the country."
Budget and Regulation
- Excerpt: "McComish understands that government must leave a light footprint and will continue to fight to remove burdensome and unnecessary government regulations."
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 24.
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 14.
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Personal
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McComish and his wife Karen have two children.
See also
| Maricopa County, Arizona | Arizona | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
- John McComish on Facebook
- John McComish on Twitter
- John McComish on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Arizona Elected Officials," February 2, 2012
- ↑ azcapitoltimes.com, "McComish won’t seek re-election, will support Dial for Senate seat," January 27, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Arizona House spending, 2008," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ votemccomish.com, "Official campaign website," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jerry Lewis (R) |
Arizona State Senate District 18 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Jeff Dial (R) |
| Preceded by John Huppenthal |
Arizona State Senate District 20 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Kimberly Yee (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State House District 20 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Jeff Dial (R) |
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