Warren Petersen
Arizona Republican Attorney General nominee?
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JUL 22, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age49 years old (Sep 8, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationArizona
BackgroundAttorney
EducationArizona State University — B.S.
Notable personal detailsWarren Petersen is an American attorney and Republican politician who serves in the Arizona State Senate representing District 14 and has served as President of the Arizona Senate. He previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives and has held leadership roles including House Majority Leader and chairs of several Senate committees. He earned a B.S. from Arizona State University and a J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, and he has run a business in the real estate field.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and limits on tax increases, advocates fiscal restraint and reducing government spending and regulation while promoting policies to keep more income with taxpayers. Has sponsored legislation to restrict local tax increases and supported large state tax-cut packages and budget plans framed as protecting taxpayers.
Healthcare
Warren Petersen has supported limiting government involvement in health policy and backed measures restricting certain healthcare practices (for example, sponsoring a ban on gender‑affirming procedures for minors). He led legal and legislative efforts opposing federal vaccine mandates and framed his approach as defending state law and limiting federal overreach in healthcare. His campaign materials emphasize limited government and defending state authority over health-related decisions.
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Immigration & Border
Warren Petersen supports stronger immigration enforcement and greater cooperation between state/local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, including honoring ICE detainer requests and measures to restrict sanctuary policies. He has sponsored/advocated for legislation to require local compliance with ICE, to verify immigration status for certain benefits, and to prioritize removal/prosecution of noncitizens who commit crimes. His public statements emphasize enforcement-focused solutions rather than expanded legal pathways or broad regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restrictive abortion policies and has acted to defend and preserve Arizona abortion limits and 'unborn protections', including backing legislation and legal efforts that would significantly limit abortion access. As Arizona Senate President he joined and promoted defenses of preexisting abortion restrictions and voted for measures lowering the gestational limit and advancing personhood-related language.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic energy production including nuclear and mineral extraction, opposes California-style strict environmental/vehicle rules, and pushes for infrastructure solutions (desalination, canal lining) rather than aggressive emissions mandates. Has joined litigation and advocated policy actions to reduce regulatory barriers for nuclear small modular reactors and to open federal lands for mining.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports broad Second Amendment protections including constitutional carry and prohibiting local gun bans, opposes expanded background checks, and emphasizes strong support for law enforcement and tougher criminal penalties. Positions prioritize gun rights and law-and-order public-safety measures over new firearm restrictions.
News
Warren Petersen is drawing attention as a possible Republican candidate for Arizona attorney general, but an opinion piece says his eligibility could be challenged over the state’s five-year practice requirement. The race is also getting more scrutiny because attorney general contests are attracting heavy fundraising and are seen as important battlegrounds in Arizona and other swing states. Recent commentary has also backed Petersen for the job, though it did not amount to an official endorsement or nomination.
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