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Ben Toma
NameBen Toma
Birth date1988
Birth placePhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
OfficeSpeaker of the Arizona House of Representatives
Term startJanuary 9, 2023
PredecessorRusty Bowers
PartyRepublican Party (United States)
EducationArizona State University (BS, JD)

Ben Toma is an American politician and attorney who serves as Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he represents a district in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has been active in state fiscal policy, tax legislation, and judiciary matters. Toma's career spans private business, law practice, and multiple terms in the Arizona Legislature, where he rose to leadership during a period of high-profile state and national political contests.

Early life and education

Toma was born in Phoenix and raised in the Peoria area, with formative years spent near Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun. He attended local public schools before enrolling at Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He continued at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, receiving a Juris Doctor and later gaining admission to the State Bar of Arizona. During his university years he engaged with campus organizations and local civic groups connected to Maricopa County public affairs and regional policy debates.

After law school, Toma practiced as an attorney focusing on business and transactional matters, engaging with clients in the Phoenix metropolitan marketplace and broader Maricopa County legal community. He also co-owned and operated small businesses in the Greater Phoenix area, interacting with local chambers such as the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and industry associations. His legal work brought him into contact with issues involving regulatory filings, contractual disputes, and municipal permitting in jurisdictions including Scottsdale and Glendale.

Arizona House of Representatives

Toma was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives representing a Phoenix-area legislative district, campaigning on fiscal restraint and regulatory reform. During his tenure he served on committees related to finance, appropriations, and judiciary matters, collaborating with fellow legislators from districts in Maricopa County and across Arizona. He sponsored and co-sponsored bills addressing state tax policy, regulatory changes affecting small business owners, and statutory revisions to the Arizona Revised Statutes. Toma worked alongside lawmakers from both chambers of the Arizona State Legislature and interacted with statewide offices such as the Arizona Governor's administration and the Arizona Attorney General.

Speaker of the Arizona House

Following internal party leadership processes during a session marked by contentious statewide debates, Toma was elected Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives. In that role he presides over floor proceedings, sets legislative agendas, and coordinates with committee chairs and leaders from the Arizona Senate. His speakership coincided with interactions with the Arizona Secretary of State, negotiations with the Arizona Governor on budget and policy priorities, and engagement with national figures from the Republican Party (United States) as well as federal officials from agencies based in Washington, D.C. Toma's leadership has involved steering major appropriations, tax-related measures, and procedural decisions affecting high-profile state issues.

Political positions and legislative initiatives

Toma has emphasized tax cuts and structural changes to state revenue mechanisms, introducing legislation that sought to alter individual and corporate tax burdens through provisions in the Arizona Revised Statutes. He advanced bills aimed at reducing regulatory barriers for entrepreneurs in communities such as Tempe and Chandler, and he supported reforms touching the state judiciary that involved statute amendments referenced by the Arizona Supreme Court. On election-related matters, his positions intersected with debates involving the Arizona Secretary of State and state election processes, while his fiscal priorities required negotiation with leaders from the Arizona Senate and the Arizona Governor's office. Toma has also engaged with healthcare financing policy affecting providers in the Phoenix metropolitan area and education funding issues relevant to districts across Maricopa County.

Electoral history

Toma's electoral contests have taken place in multi-member legislative districts in Arizona, facing opponents from the Democratic Party and intra-party challengers in Republican primaries. His campaigns emphasized tax policy, regulatory reform, and public-safety initiatives, earning endorsements from regional business groups and conservative organizations active in Arizona politics. Across election cycles he secured seats in the Arizona House of Representatives and advanced to leadership through votes of his legislative peers, with outcomes reported by state election authorities and covered by statewide media outlets.

Category:Members of the Arizona House of Representatives Category:Arizona Republicans Category:Arizona State University alumni