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  • Walter "Les" Presmyk

    Will Walter "Les" Presmyk win the 2026 Arizona State Mine Inspector election?

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Walter "Les" Presmyk

Walter "Les" Presmyk

Republican candidate for Other in Arizona

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59%chance to win

$132.42NOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleOther

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyMainstream Republican

GenderMale

LocationArizona

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BackgroundMining engineer

EducationUniversity of Arizona — Mining Engineering (B.S.)

Notable personal detailsWalter Lesley “Les” Presmyk is an American mining engineer and Republican politician who has served as Arizona State Mine Inspector since 2025 after being appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs. He earned a mining engineering degree from the University of Arizona and worked for decades in Arizona’s mining industry, including as principal mining engineer for Salt River Project. Presmyk previously served on the Gilbert Town Council from 1999 to 2011.

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Political Positions

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Economy & Taxes

Presmyk emphasizes preserving Arizona’s mining industry, supporting mining job opportunities, and working with companies and schools to strengthen the sector. No official stance on taxation or broader fiscal policy is on record.

Climate & Energy

Presmyk has publicly emphasized mining, mine safety, reclamation, and preserving Arizona’s mineral legacy. His campaign materials do not set out a direct climate or energy policy position, and one voter-guide profile lists no official stance on energy policy.

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