2012Final results
2012 election for Arizona's 6th District
U.S. House · Arizona
David Schweikert (R) won with 61.3% of the vote, defeating Matt Jette (D) by 28.0 points.
David SchweikertRepublican · winner
61.3%179,706
Matt JetteDemocrat
33.3%97,666
Jackie AndersonLibertarian
3.5%10,167
Mark SalazarGreen
1.9%5,637
293,177 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2012
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Matt JetteDavid Schweikert
$25.9K
Raised by the campaign
$2M
$25.9K
Spent by the campaign
$2M
$0
Cash on hand
$29.6K
Campaign money: FEC, through Nov 27, 2012; FEC, through Dec 31, 2012.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2012
The candidates
David Schweikert (R)Matt Jette (D)
Also on the ballot: Jackie Anderson (Libertarian), 3.5%; Mark Salazar (Green), 1.9%