James Weiers

James Weiers (September 8, 1953 – April 19, 2024) was a Republican member of the Arizona Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives, representing various Arizona Legislative Districts.^[3] 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.^[4][5][6][7] 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.^[8] 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.^{[9][10][11][12]} He served twice as Speaker of the House, the first time from 2001 to 2002, and the second time from 2005 to 2009.^[13] Weiers died on April 19, 2024.^[2]

James Weiers
Weiers in 2006
Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives
In office January 10, 2005 – January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Jake Flake
Succeeded by	Kirk Adams
In office January 8, 2001 – January 6, 2003
Preceded by	Jeff Groscost
Succeeded by	Jake Flake
Member of the Arizona Senate from the 10th district
In office January 2003 – January 2005
Preceded by	Darden C. Hamilton (from prior District 16, changed due to redistricting)
Succeeded by	Linda Gray
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 16th district
In office January 1995 – January 2003
Preceded by	John Kaits
Succeeded by	Doug Quelland
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 10th district
In office January 2005 – January 2013
Preceded by	Linda Gray
Personal details
Born	(1953-09-08)September 8, 1953[1]
Died	April 19, 2024(2024-04-19) (aged 70)[2]
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician

Personal life

Weiers had a brother, who is also a local Arizona politician and fellow Arizona State Legislature member, Jerry Weiers.^[14]