Schlum, Jay

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
3
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Age:
61
Occupation:
Real Estate
Education:
Coronado High School in Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College, Northern Arizona University (no degree), Flinn Brown Civic Leadership, Scottsdale Assoc Realtors Leadership Academy,
Family:
Married 38 years to Denise, 2 kids and 4 grandkids. 5 generations Schlum family in Arizona.
Religion:
Bible based Christian
Biographical Info:

I continue my family’s legacy of serving Arizona families, including three generations in real estate and community leadership. As former Mayor of Fountain Hills, Church President, and Chairman of the Chamber, I led with fiscal discipline, integrity, and a focus on bringing people together to get results. My experience includes leadership roles at the local, regional, and statewide levels, focusing on economic growth, water sustainability, and responsible development. As a small business owner and man of faith, I believe in limited government, strong communities, and protecting individual freedoms. I’m running for the Arizona Legislature to deliver common-sense leadership and a stronger future for Arizona families.

Statement:

Arizona has been home to the Schlum family for five generations. Our family has long worked alongside Arizona families as small-business owners, community leaders, and neighbors. I’ve been honored to continue that legacy as a husband, father, grandfather, small-business owner, and former Mayor of Fountain Hills.

After much prayer and encouragement from family, friends, and community leaders, I felt called to run for the Arizona House in Legislative District 3. I want to bring a hopeful, common-sense voice to the Capitol that protects freedom, supports families, respects our Constitution, and keeps government accountable to the people it serves.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. O
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. O
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. S
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. S
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. S
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. O
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. S
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. S
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. S
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. S
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. S
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. O