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Consistent refusal to hold in-person town halls over a multi-year period, relying on telephone town halls with screened questions while constituents and protesters demanded open public forums
1940 days silent
Expected position: As the representative for 804,578 Arizonans in a competitive R+4 district, Schweikert would be expected to hold regular, open, in-person town halls accessible to all constituents, particularly during periods of major legislative activity like the 2025 budget reconciliation process.
Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: In 2020, Political Emails reported Schweikert 'hasn't held a real' town hall and was 'phoning it in' with screened questions. In February 2025, the DCCC stated Schweikert 'has refused to hold an in-person town hall for Arizonans.' On March 21, 2025, protesters delivered a 400-signature petition to his Scottsdale office demanding an in-person town hall; Schweikert did not appear. On May 21, 2025, more than 400 Scottsdale-area residents attended a constituent-organized town hall about Trump administration policies; Schweikert 'was invited to attend the town hall, but declined.' A local expert panel noted he 'declined our invitation with some strong words against town halls.' Schweikert remained active on social media and in media interviews throughout this period but consistently refused public in-person engagement.
Primary URL: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/03/20/protesters-deliver-petition-calling-congressman-to-hold-public-meeting/82550092007/
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Silence on contradiction between his 'deficit hawk' identity and votes for multi-trillion-dollar tax cuts that balloon the national debt
122 days silent
Expected position: As a self-described 'deficit hawk' who rode the 2010 Tea Party wave to Congress and has given countless floor speeches on the risk of deficits and the national debt, Schweikert would be expected to explain why he voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that the CBO projected would add trillions to the deficit.
Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Schweikert admitted to NBC News that the CBO score showing the Trump tax law would add trillions to the deficit 'absolutely gives me heartburn.' He was a key negotiator of the bill and helped write it. Despite his 'heartburn,' he stated he would have voted yes (though he missed the vote after falling asleep during the 36-hour markup). The DCCC, Honest Arizona, and multiple news outlets have labeled him a 'fake deficit hawk.' He did not directly address the contradiction beyond acknowledging the heartburn.
Primary URL: https://dccc.org/fake-deficit-hawk-david-schweikert-facing-blowback-for-spending-trillions-on-tax-cuts-for-billionaires/
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corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation PAC, Calportland Company Political Action Committee (Cpcc-PAC), Garmin International Inc Political Action Committee (amounts: $6,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
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other / unclassified
Interested donors:
National Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (,
American Society Of Association Executives (Asae) PAC,
American Osteopathic Information Association,
National Association Of Enrolled Agents PAC,
National Association Of Professional Employer Organizations (Napeo PAC),
National Organization Of Social Security Claimants' Represen,
America'S First PAC,
Congressional Leadership Fund,
American Revival PAC,
Seal PAC USANational Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (, American Society Of Association Executives (Asae) PAC, American Osteopathic Information Association, National Association Of Enrolled Agents PAC, National Association Of Professional Employer Organizations (Napeo PAC), National Organization Of Social Security Claimants' Represen, America'S First PAC, Congressional Leadership Fund, American Revival PAC, Seal PAC USA (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $13,000 (2024), $6,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2024)) — interest area: other / unclassified
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other candidates' committees
Huck PAC, Hern For Congress, Must Act To Create Excellence PAC, Protect The House 2024 (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $38,991 (2024)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
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ideological & single-issue
Humane Society Legislative Fund PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
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colleagues' leadership pacs
Interested donors:
Creating A Majority Party Action Committee (C.A.M.P.A.C.),
Eureka PAC,
Conservative Opportunity Leadership & Enterprise PAC - Colepac,
Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC,
Gridiron-PAC,
Eye Of The Tiger PAC,
Continuing America'S Strength And Security PAC,
Concerned Americans For Freedom & Opportunity PAC (Cafo PAC),
Bringing Republican Excellence To Town PAC (Brettpac),
Defending America'S Value Everywhere (Team Dave),
Upper Hand Fund,
Fightin' Ninth PAC,
Keep America Rolling,
First In Freedom PAC,
Innovation PAC,
Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC,
Maintaining All Republicans In Office PAC,
E-PAC,
Building America'S Republican Representation PAC,
Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC),
In The Arena PAC,
Abraham Lincoln PAC,
Bringing America Together PAC,
Restoring Our Nation,
Bulldog PAC,
Help Elect Republicans Now,
On Wisconsin PAC, Inc.,
Free Market Fund,
Freedom Force PAC,
Mvl PAC,
Raptor PAC,
Building Up Democracy'S DreamCreating A Majority Party Action Committee (C.A.M.P.A.C.), Eureka PAC, Conservative Opportunity Leadership & Enterprise PAC - Colepac, Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC, Gridiron-PAC, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Continuing America'S Strength And Security PAC, Concerned Americans For Freedom & Opportunity PAC (Cafo PAC), Bringing Republican Excellence To Town PAC (Brettpac), Defending America'S Value Everywhere (Team Dave), Upper Hand Fund, Fightin' Ninth PAC, Keep America Rolling, First In Freedom PAC, Innovation PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Maintaining All Republicans In Office PAC, E-PAC, Building America'S Republican Representation PAC, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), In The Arena PAC, Abraham Lincoln PAC, Bringing America Together PAC, Restoring Our Nation, Bulldog PAC, Help Elect Republicans Now, On Wisconsin PAC, Inc., Free Market Fund, Freedom Force PAC, Mvl PAC, Raptor PAC, Building Up Democracy'S Dream (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $7,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $7,500 (2024), $7,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,600 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
