Mark Finchem
Candidate for Arizona State Senate – District 1
Arizona · Legislative District 1
Statement
Mark Finchem has dedicated his life to public service, first as a firefighter & paramedic, then as a law enforcement officer. In 2015 he was elected to the House of Representatives where he served with distinction for 8 years. Mark holds a Master of Legal Studies in Law & Economics cum lade from the University of Arizona, a BA in Government (State & Local Public Policy) from Grand Canyon University sums cum laude, and an AAS in Criminal Justice from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Mark has run his own ranch, worked for big tech and small tech companies, and is very knowledgable when it comes to land and water rights and law. Mark Finchem was the original election skeptic when clear and convincing evidence of election irregularities was brought to the Arizona Legislature in 2020. While many denied there were serious defects in the election, even today he is fighting in state and federal court for election security, transparency and integrity. He is know for his fiscal conservatism and dedication to protecting civil rights like the freedom of speech and the right for citizens to defend themselves.
Biography
Mark Finchem is the Republican incumbent Arizona State Senator for Legislative District 1, representing northern Arizona including most of Yavapai County. A former Arizona House member (2015–2022) and retired law enforcement officer, he ran for Arizona Secretary of State in 2022 and lost. A vocal election-integrity advocate aligned with Donald Trump, he was elected to the State Senate in 2024. His legislative priorities include election law reform, border security, and limiting state government.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
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Border Security & Immigration
SupportsHis Arizona Legislature page lists co-sponsorship on immigration related bills, including governor and attorney general duties related to immigration.
Housing Affordability
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Election Integrity
SupportsHis official Senate Republican profile says he became executive director of the Election Fairness Institute after his 2022 secretary of state race, and he serves on Judiciary and Elections.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsHis official profile highlights 21 years in public safety as a firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement officer, and criminal investigator, and lists Public Safety as a 2026 committee.
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
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Reproductive Rights
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Transportation & Infrastructure
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Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsHis official profile lists Appropriations as a 2026 committee assignment, but the reviewed profile does not provide a detailed tax or spending platform.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
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Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
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