Brenda Barton, Arizona House Representative for District 6, is reporting on her Facebook page that the newly elected Republican Caucus has met and selected David Gowan as the new Speaker of the House.

David M. Gowans Sr. is the legislator for District 14 and lives in Siera Vista. District 14 encompasses Cochise, Greenlee, Graham, and east Pima County with the exception of the Indian reservations.

Gowan has been a member of the Arizona House of Representatives since 2009. He is considered a strong advocate for gun rights and veterans affairs.