Officials
Biography
Justin Wilmeth is a Republican representative serving Arizona's Legislative District 2 in the Arizona House of Representatives since 2021. A former child actor, he represents the North Phoenix area, including Moon Valley, Deer Valley Airport, and Norterra. Notable achievements include sponsoring 29 bills signed into law over four legislative sessions, setting a freshman record with 8 bills passed in 2021, and serving as Commerce Chair in the House. He co-chairs initiatives related to economic development near TSMC in his district and sponsored unique legislation designating Pluto as Arizona's state planet in 2024. He also voted to repeal Arizona's 1864 abortion ban.
Education and Political Experience
- Education: Earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master's in Public Administration from Arizona State University.
- Political Experience: Began in politics in 2004 aiding a friend's campaign; held grassroots and policy roles in Oklahoma; served as policy advisor for the Republican Caucus in the Arizona House before election. Elected to District 15 in 2020, then District 2; prime sponsor of 18 bills in his first term.
Committees
6 assignmentsAt a glance
- Office
- State Assembly
- District
- House District 2
- Born
- June 26, 1979 (47 years old)
- Mailing
- Room 111, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007