Ben Toma

Ben Toma
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
April 26, 2017
Preceded by Phil Lovas
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Ana
Residence Peoria, Arizona
Profession Co-founder and CEO of Century 21 Toma Partners
Website www.BenToma.com

Ben Toma is a conservative American politician. Toma was appointed in 2017 to serve in the Arizona House of Representatives representing the 22nd legislative district as a member of the Republican Party.[1] Toma replaced Phil Lovas, who resigned to accept a federal appointment. Toma is a real estate broker and former Peoria city councilman.[2]

Elections

Toma was appointed on a 5 to 1 vote to serve as a Peoria council member in June 2014, when Cathy Carlat resigned to run for mayor. However, Toma was defeated in the special election in 2014.[3] He lost again in 2016.[4] His 2018 campaign features endorsements from a variety of conservative Arizonans including Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, outgoing State Senator Judy Burges, State Representative David Livingston, and Jeff DeWit, who served as Arizona State Treasurer and was also the COO of the Trump for President campaign.

References

  1. ↑ Jackson, Darrell (May 5, 2017). "Toma appointed to fill Lovas seat". Peoria Times. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Maricopa County leaders pick new Arizona House member". April 26, 2017. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Toma announces candidacy for Mesquite district seat". Peoria Times. June 3, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  4. ↑ Hedden, Adrian (August 30, 2016). "Peoria City Council incumbents appear headed to victory". Retrieved August 4, 2018.


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