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Warren Petersen
Incumbent Republican candidate for Attorney General in Arizona
Arizona Attorney General winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age49 years old (Sep 8, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationArizona
BackgroundAttorney
EducationArizona State University (BA)
Notable personal detailsWarren Petersen is an American politician and Republican member of the Arizona State Senate, where he has served as Senate President. First elected to the Arizona Legislature in 2012, he previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives and has held leadership roles including House Majority Leader and multiple committee chair positions. He is a graduate of Arizona State University and the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. In 2026, he is a Republican candidate for Arizona Attorney General.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Warren Petersen won the Republican primary for Arizona attorney general and will face incumbent Democrat Kris Mayes in the November general election. His campaign has centered on hardline conservative positions, including reshaping Arizona’s judiciary and redistricting process if Republicans win statewide power. He has also drawn attention for his role in Arizona’s 2020 election audit and for a recent dispute over his eligibility to serve as attorney general.
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