Debbie Lesko is a Republican politician born on November 14, 1958, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She resides in Peoria, Arizona, is a Christian, and is a happily married mother of three children. Currently, she serves as Vice Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors representing District 4, elected in November 2024 and taking office in January 2025.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BBA from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
• Political Experience:
  • Vice Chair, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 4 .
  • U.S. Representative, Arizona's 8th Congressional District ; served on committees including Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, Homeland Security, Rules, and Space & Science; founded the Protect Kids Caucus; Co-Chair of Women in STEM Caucus and Values Action Team; member of Republican Study Committee, Congressional Western Caucus, and Border Security Caucus.
  • Arizona State Senator, District 21 ; President Pro Tempore ; Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee and Finance Committee.
  • Arizona State Representative, District 21 ; Majority Whip ; Chair of Ways and Means Committee.

Notable achievements and positions: Honored as “Champion of the Taxpayer,” “Guardian of Small Business,” “Senator of the Year,” Legislator of the Year by Arizona Retailers , and Leader of the Year in Public Policy by Arizona Capitol Times. Republican Co-Chair of Bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues; member of Lions Club and National Rifle Association; former board member of Arizona Federation of Taxpayers; advisory council for Faith House Domestic Violence Shelter.