David Schweikert.
United States Representative from Arizona
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A gubernatorial race is underway in Arizona, featuring candidates Katie Hobbs, Andy Biggs, and David Schweikert, with Biggs receiving the endorsement of Donald Trump.Well supported129 reports16 developments inside
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David Schweikert contested the Republican primary and endorsed Andy Biggs for the Arizona gubernatorial win.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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David Schweikert lost his primary election race in Arizona to Andy Biggs.Some support1 report
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Political attacks in the Arizona congressional race feature ideological comparisons between candidates.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Feely claimed that Amish Shah supported Bernie Sanders during the open seat race in Congressional District 1.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amish Shah is running in Arizona's congressional race and competed for the same seat as David Schweikert.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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David Schweikert vacated his seat in Arizona on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Debt growth is driving up interest rates.Some support1 report
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Multiple candidates, including Amish Shah, David Schweikert, Jay Feely, and Joseph Chaplik, are contesting the Republican nomination in Congressional District 1.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Schweikert referenced Santos' expulsion over fraud and corruption. Biggs is running for governor in the Arizona gubernatorial race, and allegations are impacting the viability of the Arizona congressional race.Some support7 reports3 developments inside
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The Goldwater Institute is studying ESA program spending and recovery efforts, representing Arizona in discussions regarding government waste.Some support2 reports
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A political organization founded by Charlie Kirk is supporting Andy Biggs' bid for the Republican nomination for governor, which includes an endorsement from Donald Trump.Some support2 reports
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Amish Shah is contesting the 1st District seat while criticizing the DCCC's support for her opponent.Some support1 report
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Political maneuvering in the Arizona gubernatorial race includes Schweikert challenging Biggs and Biggs aligning with Trump's wing.Well supported18 reports
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Mike Johnson faces obstacles advancing the GOP agenda, while Anna Paulina Luna blocks floor business in the House. Meanwhile, Biggs and Schweikert are vying for party nomination.Some support1 report
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David Schweikert is leaving the Ways and Means Committee, Brian Jack is vying for a seat, and Bill Cassidy is expected to lose his Senate seat.Some support1 report
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Candidates are reported to be supporting Donald Trump's policies and leadership.Some support2 reports
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Advocates in Arizona discussed long-term growth and water demands on June 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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David Schweikert and Andy Biggs are contesting the gubernatorial election in Arizona.Well supported8 reports
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David Schweikert is seeking office in Arizona to address various challenges facing the state.Some support1 report
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Around David Schweikert this week
News at the entities that move David Schweikert most-
Arizona StructuralRunoff risks are extending through high country in central Arizona due to tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo.Moves David Schweikert
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Katie Hobbs OperationalThe Tohono O’odham Nation is actively opposing and seeking to delay the proposed border wall construction project.Moves David Schweikert
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Andy Biggs OperationalRepresentative Biggs is representing the state of Arizona.Moves David Schweikert
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Andy Biggs OperationalCNN investigated anti-gay bills in Kenya and Ghana, while Andy Biggs is running for governor in Arizona.Moves David Schweikert
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NBC News OperationalNBC News noted polling average favoring Democrats.Moves David Schweikert
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves David Schweikert
Connections
The 20 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Arizona Structural
David Schweikert serves as a political representative for a district within the state of Arizona.
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Katie Hobbs Operational
David Schweikert and Katie Hobbs are engaged in a direct political rivalry for the gubernatorial office in Arizona.
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Andy Biggs Operational
The two politicians were direct rivals competing against each other in a primary election for neighboring districts.
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Amish Shah Operational
The two individuals actively competed against each other for the same elected office in Arizona.
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NBC News Operational
Schweikert provides information and commentary to NBC News as part of their professional media relationship.
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Jay Feely Transactional
Jay Feely successfully challenged and replaced incumbent David Schweikert in a primary election.
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Donald Trump Operational
Schweikert maintains a high-stakes political alignment with Trump, balancing policy support against the pressures from his political base.
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Amish Shah Operational
David Schweikert and Amish Shah are engaged in an active political rivalry for the same congressional seat.
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Katie Operational
David Schweikert and Katie are actively competing against each other to challenge an incumbent office holder.
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Mark Kelly Operational
The two individuals are shown to be actively engaged in shared political discourse, specifically regarding bipartisanship.
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George Santos Shared context
same place or sector
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House Shared context
David Schweikert is identified as a representative operating within the political context of the House, planning to vacate his seat.
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Hakeem Jeffries Operational
The evidence suggests a professional working relationship between the two political figures.
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Hobbs Mentioned together
Schweikert views Hobbs as a political benchmark.
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Harry Transactional
Harry lost a reelection bid to David Schweikert in 2010.
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Medicare Mentioned together
No direct coupling between David Schweikert and Medicare is observed in the provided evidence.
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Andy Biggs Operational
Schweikert and Biggs are intense political rivals actively competing against each other for the Republican nomination in the Arizona gubernatorial primary.
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Social Security Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to establish a functional relationship between the individual and the institution.
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Grand Canyon Mentioned together
The relationship is based on generic co-mention of a person and a geographical feature during a specific incident.
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Michael Peterson Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not contain any mention or coupling between David Schweikert and Michael Peterson.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- David Schweikert lost his primary election race in Arizona to Andy Biggs.
- Political attacks in the Arizona congressional race feature ideological comparisons between candidates.
- Feely claimed that Amish Shah supported Bernie Sanders during the open seat race in Congressional District 1.
- David Schweikert vacated his seat in Arizona on September 1, 2026.
- Debt growth is driving up interest rates.
July 2026
7 events- David Schweikert contested the Republican primary and endorsed Andy Biggs for the Arizona gubernatorial win.
- Multiple candidates, including Amish Shah, David Schweikert, Jay Feely, and Joseph Chaplik, are contesting the Republican nomination in Congressional District 1.
- Amish Shah is contesting the 1st District seat while criticizing the DCCC's support for her opponent.
- Political maneuvering in the Arizona gubernatorial race includes Schweikert challenging Biggs and Biggs aligning with Trump's wing.
- Mike Johnson faces obstacles advancing the GOP agenda, while Anna Paulina Luna blocks floor business in the House. Meanwhile, Biggs and Schweikert are vying for party nomination.
- David Schweikert is leaving the Ways and Means Committee, Brian Jack is vying for a seat, and Bill Cassidy is expected to lose his Senate seat.
- Candidates are reported to be supporting Donald Trump's policies and leadership.
June 2026
8 events- A gubernatorial race is underway in Arizona, featuring candidates Katie Hobbs, Andy Biggs, and David Schweikert, with Biggs receiving the endorsement of Donald Trump.
- Amish Shah is running in Arizona's congressional race and competed for the same seat as David Schweikert.
- Schweikert referenced Santos' expulsion over fraud and corruption. Biggs is running for governor in the Arizona gubernatorial race, and allegations are impacting the viability of the Arizona congressional race.
- The Goldwater Institute is studying ESA program spending and recovery efforts, representing Arizona in discussions regarding government waste.
- A political organization founded by Charlie Kirk is supporting Andy Biggs' bid for the Republican nomination for governor, which includes an endorsement from Donald Trump.
- Advocates in Arizona discussed long-term growth and water demands on June 17, 2026.
- David Schweikert and Andy Biggs are contesting the gubernatorial election in Arizona.
- David Schweikert is seeking office in Arizona to address various challenges facing the state.