In the Republican primary, he defeated State Representative Joe Hart and Bill Wagner 40%-30%-30%.
[6] Termed out of the state Senate, he decided to pursue a congressional seat in Arizona's 4th District.
"[10] In the wake of redistricting, Gould announced on December 1, 2011, that he will form exploratory committee to run for the newly created Arizona's 4th congressional district.
Gould lost the primary to incumbent Paul Gosar, who had represented the 1st Congressional District prior to the 2012 redistricting.
[15] He lives with his wife, Janice, and his three children: Ronald Jr, Robert, and Rachael.