Warren Petersen won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for Attorney General over Rodney Glassman, 56.4% to 43.6%. Faces Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Statement
I will restore the Attorney General's office to its core mission: fighting crime, rooting out corruption, securing our elections, and defending our Constitution. Under Kris Mayes it has drifted into partisan and woke politics. With over a decade of broad legal experience, I have served as Judiciary/Rules Chairman and now Senate President—giving me unmatched constitutional expertise among the candidates. When Mayes failed to uphold the law, I stepped up to defend it. I have managed over 110 cases or amicus briefs, including high-profile matters like the Save Women's Sports Act that reached the U.S. Supreme Court (Doe v. Warren Petersen). My primary opponent has switched parties three times. I am the only lifelong Republican in the primary who has won an election. Already leading a major branch of government, my proven blend of legal acumen and leadership prepares me to run the office effectively from day one. I am the only candidate endorsed by conservative Attorneys General, County Attorneys, Sheriffs, law enforcement leaders, and our next governor, Trump endorsed Andy Biggs. They recognize my strong conservative record on policy, leadership, and legal experience. I respectfully ask for your vote. Visit petersenforag.com to view all endorsements.
Biography
Warren Petersen, a third-generation Gilbert resident and Gilbert High School graduate, earned his bachelor's and law degrees from Arizona State University. He has served in the Arizona Legislature since 2013, holding posts including House Majority Leader and Judiciary Committee chairman, and is president of the Arizona Senate. He describes himself as a free-market conservative and says he would focus the Attorney General's Office on fighting crime, defending state laws, and rooting out fraud, waste, and corruption, and would drop the office's legal challenges against the Trump administration on his first day. He has said the 2020 election results were certified "prematurely." In a Sept. 23, 2026 Clean Elections debate with Attorney General Kris Mayes, he backed more data centers with local control, called for new water supply through dams and desalination, and criticized Mayes' remarks about masked immigration agents. Petersen won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary over Rodney Glassman, 56.4% to 43.6%, and faces Mayes in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsPetersen says Arizona's water system is about 2.5 million acre-feet short and calls for new supply through dams and desalination. He says he worked with Gov. Hobbs to create a fund to sue the federal government over Colorado River allocations.
"2.5 million acre-feet short"
Education Funding
SupportsPetersen said Republicans were committed to advancing Prop. 123 school funding and cited education investment as a legislative priority from his time as Senate President.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsPetersen ties his AG run to protecting Arizona's sovereignty, backed the AZ ICE Act, and publicly welcomed increased immigration enforcement operations.
Housing Affordability
SupportsPetersen's Senate leadership agenda framed housing affordability around lower costs, criticizing policies that inflate housing prices, though his AG campaign does not include a detailed housing plan.
Election Integrity
SupportsPetersen's AG campaign promises strict rule-of-law enforcement, and his recent legislative record includes election reform pushes for faster, more transparent Arizona results.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsPetersen's AG campaign stresses keeping communities safe, supporting law enforcement, protecting crime victims' rights, and maintaining adequate public-safety staffing.
Energy Policy
SupportsPetersen's legislative leadership record emphasizes reliable, affordable Arizona energy and long-range infrastructure planning to meet future demand.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsPetersen describes himself as a free-market conservative and supports allowing more data centers with local control over siting, arguing that Attorney General Mayes' approach of shutting things down raises costs for Arizonans.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsPetersen's recent leadership record stresses utility and power infrastructure investment, arguing Arizona must strengthen systems to meet future population and economic demand.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsPetersen repeatedly frames his agenda around tax cuts, protecting taxpayers from waste, fiscal efficiency, and support for small businesses.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
| Bill / Motion | Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2853 – Universal ESA Expansion | June 24, 2022 | Yes |
| SB 1819 – Election Law Omnibus | May 27, 2022 | Yes |
| SB 1485 – Active Early Voting List | May 11, 2021 | Yes |
| HB 2898 – 20x2020 Teacher Pay Increase | May 3, 2018 | Yes |
| HB 2158 – Income Tax Conformity with Federal TCJA | February 26, 2018 | Yes |
| SB 1487 – Legislative Override of Local Ordinances | March 9, 2016 | Yes |
| SB 1317 – Prop 123 Education Funding Settlement | May 1, 2015 | Yes |
| HB 2699 – ESA Expansion (School Vouchers) | April 2, 2015 | Yes |
Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
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