James Weiers (September 8, 1953 – April 19, 2024) was a Republican member of the

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and the

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, representing various Arizona Legislative Districts. He was initially elected to the House in 1994, where he served as one of the two District 16 representatives from January 1995 through January 2003. In 2002, he ran and won the seat for the Arizona State Senate for District 10, which was similar to the prior District 16 after redistricting. He served in the Senate for one term, from January 2003 through January 2005. In 2004, he ran successfully for the House, again in District 10. He was re-elected three more times to represent the House, serving from January 2005 through January 2013. He served twice as Speaker of the House, the first time from 2001 to 2002, and the second time from 2005 to 2009. Weiers died on April 19, 2024.

Personal life

Weiers had a brother, who is also a local Arizona politician and fellow

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member, Jerry Weiers.

References

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