Jim Waring (born 27 December 1967) is an American politician, who served as state senator for seven years in the

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and now represents District 2 on the Phoenix City Council. A Republican, he represented State Legislative District 7, covering parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree. First elected in 2002, Waring was re-elected by large majorities in 2004, 2006 and 2008. He served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 2008, and ran for Congress in 2010.

Early life and education

A native of

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, he received his undergraduate degree from

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, as well as a M.A. in Political Science, a Masters in Public Administration, and a PhD in Public Administration from

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, having written a dissertation on education finance. He was a member of the

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Political career

Arizona State Senate

During his time at the legislature, Waring was known for his work on veterans issues (selected American Legion Legislator of the Year, National Guard Association of Arizona Senator of the Year three times, presented the Copper Shield award by the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame and awarded the Medal of Merit by the National Guard Association of the United States), his fiscal conservatism (selected Champion of the Taxpayer, Guardian of Small Business by NFIB and

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Senator of the Year by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and efforts to protect victims of domestic violence. He was Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Chairman of the Senate Government Committee and Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Phoenix City Council

Councilman Jim Waring was sworn in as the District 2 Phoenix City Council representative on 7 Sept. 2011. In 2023, he voted against legislation that legalized accessory dwelling units on lots that were previously strictly zoned for single-family housing.

Campaign for Congress 2010

Following the announcement that

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would not stand for re-election in 2010, Waring resigned his State Senate seat to run for the

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. Waring lost in a 10-candidate Republican primary on 24 August to

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, son of former Vice President

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, by 4.5% or roughly 3,500 votes out of over 79,000 votes cast.

Electoral history

Phoenix City Council, District 2

;2013 Election ;2011 Election

Congress, Arizona's 3rd Congressional District

2010 U.S. House, Arizona District 3 Primary Election

Arizona State Senate, District 7

;2008 Primary ;2008 General ;2006 Primary ;2006 General ;2004 Primary ;2004 General ;2002 Primary ;2002 General

Personal life

Jim and his wife, Kitty, are the parents of twin boys.

References

External links

Official Senate Profile

Jim Waring for Congress
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