Famous Arizonans in Goverment and Politics
These famous people from Arizona are noted most for their political and/or government involvement.
Read about Janet Napolitano, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security. Janet Napolitano was governor of Arizona before being appointed to this position by Barack Obama.
Evan Mecham was Governor of Arizona for just over a year beginning in 1987. He was impeached but acquitted of criminal charges. He died in 2008.
Find out about John McCain, a candidate for President of the United States in 2008. John McCain lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here is a list of links to important resources about Barry Goldwater, the former Senator from Arizona.
Carl Hayden was born in Arizona in 1877. He eventually became a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Arizona. Many people say that Carl Hayden was the single most important individual in developing Arizona from a barren territory into a modern state.
Vice President of the United States, 1989–93. He and his wife live in Paradise Valley.
The Surgeon General of the United States is an Arizonan. His appointment to the position was no surprise, especially because of his background in bioterrorism prevention.
G. Gordon Liddy has a home in Scottsdale. He served about 5 of a 20 year sentence for his role in the Watergate scandal, and is now the host of a syndicated radio program.
A famous Phoenix resident, learn how Sandra Day O'Connor rose to her current position as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. From your Phoenix Guide.
See photos of Senator John McCain and his wife, Cindy McCain.
William Rehnquist practiced law in Phoenix for sixteen years at various law firms. He has been the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 1986.
