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"I led the fight for the largest tax cuts in Arizona’s
history, better schools, and expanded school choice.
I’m proud of my conservative record and promise
to continue looking after the best interests of Arizona’s
taxpayers as your Watchdog in the office of State Treasurer."
~ Thayer Verschoor
About Thayer Verschoor...
Thayer is a native Arizonan, a dedicated husband and
father of 5, a decorated Army Airborne veteran, and
a small business owner. Over the course of his 8-year
legislative career, Thayer served on the Appropriations,
Commerce & Economic Development, and Transportation
Committees. He has also served as the Senate Majority
Leader & President Pro-Tem. A favorite of conservative
groups at the State Capitol, Verschoor’s record
includes:
- Lifetime “A” Rating from the NRA
- 100% Pro-Life Voting Record
- “Friend of the Family” and “Friend
of the Taxpayer”
- Awards Every Year In Office
- 100% Pro-Border Security Voting Record
- Arizona Police Association’s Legislative
Hero and League of Cities & Towns Legislative
Champion Awards
We can count on Thayer Verschoor to keep protecting
Arizona’s taxpayers!
 Thayer
has been recognized as a Friend of the Taxpayer by the
Arizona Federation of Taxpayers for working to control
spending and protect taxpayer dollars. He was awarded
Legislator of the Year by the Arizona Police Association
for his support of law enforcement, and was also recognized
as Legislator of  the
Year by the Arizona Retailers Association for his support
of the business community. Spirit of '76 Award by the
PAChyderm Coalition for his conservative voting record.
About Thayer Verschoor...
Thayer was born right here in Arizona in 1961, the
son of a mechanic and a school teacher. Thayer's father
worked at the Yuma Proving Grounds, and his mother was
his 7th-grade Civics teacher. Growing up in Wellton,
about 30  miles
east of Yuma, Thayer lettered in football, tennis, and
track in high school, and was elected president of the
Science Club. He graduated from Antelope Union High
School in 1979.
After high school, Thayer worked for Yuma News Inc.
and then for the Wellton Mohawk Irrigation District
until beginning his mission for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1981. After serving his
church in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, Thayer
joined the U.S. Army in 1983. Between 1983 and 1986,
Thayer served as a Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC)
Specialist; a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division
stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC; and attended the Jungle
Operation Training Center in Panama.
 Between
1986 and 1992, he served in the active Army Reserves
as the Assistant NBC Noncommissioned Officer in charge
of NBC training.
Thayer attended Mesa Community College from 1987-1989,
and was elected Student Body President and Chairman
of the College Republicans Club. In 1993, Thayer earned
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from
Arizona State University
Thayer has been a Precinct Committeeman in District
30 (now LD22) in Gilbert/Mesa since 1987. He also served
as Vice-Chairman and as State Committeeman.
In 1997, the Thayer was elected Chairman of District
30(now LD22). Under his leadership, the district saw
an increase in Precinct Committeemen of over 100%, and
substantial growth in the district treasury.
Thayer and his wife Carla, have been married for twenty
years, and have 5 children, ages 17-25. Their 3 sons
served missions one in New Jersey and two in Spain.
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