Statement
I spent my entire 45-year career in Arizona's mining industry, starting by exploring old underground mines in high school and going on to work in large underground and open-pit copper mines, Arizona's largest coal mine, and my own small mining operation. Appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs from a group of seven Republican applicants, I now serve as your Arizona State Mine Inspector. My top priority is ensuring that mines are safe, so every miner, contractor, and supplier returns home safely at the end of each workday. I also oversee mine inspections, safety training, the securing abandoned mines and final mine reclamation statewide. Beyond my professional work, I served on the Gilbert Town Council for 12 years and have devoted years to serving on boards and commissions in Gilbert and the Southeast Valley, with a special focus on supporting veterans and their families. I have spent countless hours supporting the two University of Arizona mining/mineral/gem museums in Phoenix and Tucson. Safety is not a partisan issue, and I am committed to safeguarding both Arizona's miners and our mining industry. I am the only candidate with this depth of experience. I respectfully ask for your vote so I can continue this work.
Biography
Les Presmyk is a lifelong Arizonan and mining engineer with 44+ years of experience in Arizona's mines. He has worked in operational and management positions in both underground and open-pit mines and understands mine safety, planning, and operations from the ground up. Appointed Arizona State Mine Inspector in 2025 by Governor Katie Hobbs from a group of seven Republican applicants, he now oversees mine inspections, safety training, and reclamation to help ensure every miner returns home safely each day. Les is a former member of the Gilbert Town Council and brings decades of civic and volunteer leadership to this role.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsPresmyk supports partnering with ADEQ and the State Land Department on abandoned-mine inventory and streamlining mine-reclamation laws to protect Arizona water quality.
Education Funding
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Border Security & Immigration
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Housing Affordability
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Election Integrity
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Healthcare Access
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsPresmyk's entire campaign is built around miner safety, MSHA certification, inspector training, and professional improvement within the Mine Inspector's office.
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsPresmyk explicitly wants to preserve Arizona's mineral legacy and promote mining job opportunities through outreach to schools and universities.
Reproductive Rights
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Transportation & Infrastructure
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Government Spending & Taxation
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Legislature
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