Chad Campbell (politician)

Chad Campbell (born March 5, 1973) is a former state representative from Arizona, who represented the 24th district and served as minority leader. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Chad Campbell
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
2007 – January 2015
Personal details
Born (1973-03-05) March 5, 1973
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materNorthern Arizona University

Personal life and education

Campbell attended Moon Valley High School. Campbell graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1996, earning a B.S. in Environmental Science.[1]

Political career

Campbell was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2007, and served as the minority leader from 2010 through 2014. He served as ranking member on the Appropriations Committee. He left office in 2014.

In response to the 2011 Tucson shooting, Campbell proposed a legislative package that would increase background checks for gun purchasers and increase funding for mental health programs.[2]

Along with moderate house Republicans, Campbell led his party in passing the Medicaid expansion advocated by Governor Jan Brewer, despite the opposition of Republican Speaker Andy Tobin.[3]

Campbell is a Senior Vice President at Strategies 360 Consulting, working in their Phoenix office.[4]

References
  1. "Chad Campbell". Arizona State Legislature. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  2. Saria, Lauren (February 4, 2013). "Az House Dem: GOP refusing to hear gun-violence bills". Tucson Sentinel. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  3. Christie, Bob (June 13, 2013). "AZ House passes Medicaid expansion in Brewer win". Yahoo News. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  4. "Chad Campbell". Resolute Consulting. Archived from the original on September 24, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
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