Former Maricopa County treasurer David Schweikert will launch his congressional campaign Thursday evening in Scottsdale.“I’m giving a little talk at something called the Republican Professionals organization and I figured, ‘Hey, there’s already going to be a group of people who are my friends there. Might as well do it then and make it easy,’” he said.

The Republican Professionals meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, at Six Lounge & Restaurant, 7316 E. Stetson Drive in Scottsdale. Members of the group meet for happy hour on the first Thursday of each month at the same time and location. Admission is free and information is available at info@republicanprofessionals.org.

Schweikert is one of six Republicans who either already have or are expecte to enter the GOP primary in the 5th Congressional District, which takes in Scottsdale, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Ahwatukee Foothills and west Mesa. The seat is held by freshman Democrat Harry Mitchell.

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