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Warren Petersen

Attorney General

2026 Arizona Attorney General — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Arizona Attorney General — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Attorney General · Republican · Candidate
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Election: 2026 Arizona General Election

Election date: 2026-11-03

Office: Attorney General

Candidate: PETERSEN, WARREN (REP)

Party: Republican

Candidacy type: Name printed on general-election candidate list

Signatures: 12,536

Nomination paper: https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/69/0/NominationPapers/petersen-warren-24944-30563.pdf

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As Attorney General, I’ll enforce the law without bias, hold criminals accountable, fight for the rights of crime victims, and protect the rights of every Arizonan. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. I’m ready to get to work."

Source-published biography

As Attorney General, I’ll enforce the law without bias, hold criminals accountable, fight for the rights of crime victims, and protect the rights of every Arizonan. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. I’m ready to get to work."

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As Attorney General, I’ll enforce the law without bias, hold criminals accountable, fight for the rights of crime victims, and protect the rights of every Arizonan. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. I’m ready to get to work."

As Attorney General, I’ll enforce the law without bias, hold criminals accountable, fight for the rights of crime victims, and protect the rights of every Arizonan. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. I’m ready to get to work."

Source-published biography

Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen has served in the Arizona Legislature since 2012, where he was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. He currently represents district 14, which covers Gilbert and parts of Queen Creek. Throughout his career at the Legislature, President Petersen has advocated for limited government, reduced regulations, fiscally conservative initiatives, low taxes and free market principles.

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Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen has served in the Arizona Legislature since 2012, where he was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. He currently represents district 14, which covers Gilbert and parts of Queen Creek. Throughout his career at the Legislature, President Petersen has advocated for limited government, reduced regulations, fiscally conservative initiatives, low taxes and free market principles.

As Attorney General, I’ll enforce the law without bias, hold criminals accountable, fight for the rights of crime victims, and protect the rights of every Arizonan. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. I’m ready to get to work."

Source-published biography

President Petersen is a third-generation Gilbert resident and a graduate of Gilbert High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, a Juris doctor degree from ASU Law, and passed the state bar exam in 2020. When he’s not busy at the Legislature or running his business, he’s spending time with his family and serving those within his community.

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President Petersen is a third-generation Gilbert resident and a graduate of Gilbert High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, a Juris doctor degree from ASU Law, and passed the state bar exam in 2020. When he’s not busy at the Legislature or running his business, he’s spending time with his family and serving those within his community.

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AS ATTORNEY GENERAL, I’LL ENFORCE THE LAW WITHOUT BIAS, HOLD CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE, FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS, AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF EVERY ARIZONAN. OUR STATE NEEDS STRONG LEADERSHIP IN THE AG’S OFFICE—SOMEONE WHO WON’T BACK DOWN WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. I’M READY TO GET TO WORK."

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AS ATTORNEY GENERAL, I’LL ENFORCE THE LAW WITHOUT BIAS, HOLD CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE, FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS, AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF EVERY ARIZONAN. OUR STATE NEEDS STRONG LEADERSHIP IN THE AG’S OFFICE—SOMEONE WHO WON’T BACK DOWN WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. I’M READY TO GET TO WORK."

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Defending the Rule of Law

Candidate position

Arizona needs an Attorney General who will enforce the law as written—not based on politics or personal opinion. I will uphold our state’s laws with integrity and fight against any attempts to undermine them.

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Arizona needs an Attorney General who will enforce the law as written—not based on politics or personal opinion. I will uphold our state’s laws with integrity and fight against any attempts to undermine them.

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Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty

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The federal government continues to overreach into our state’s affairs. I’ve fought against unconstitutional mandates, burdensome regulations, and attacks on our rights—and I’ll continue that fight as Attorney General.

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The federal government continues to overreach into our state’s affairs. I’ve fought against unconstitutional mandates, burdensome regulations, and attacks on our rights—and I’ll continue that fight as Attorney General.

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Keeping Our Communities Safe

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Public safety must always come first. I will ensure our laws are enforced, hold criminals accountable, protect the rights of crime victims, and support law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Arizonans safe.

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Public safety must always come first. I will ensure our laws are enforced, hold criminals accountable, protect the rights of crime victims, and support law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Arizonans safe.

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Defending Women’s Sports

Candidate position

When the current Attorney General refused to stand up for fairness in women’s sports, I took action. I will continue fighting to protect opportunities for female athletes and ensure the law is upheld.

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When the current Attorney General refused to stand up for fairness in women’s sports, I took action. I will continue fighting to protect opportunities for female athletes and ensure the law is upheld.

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Protecting Constitutional Rights

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From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will use every legal tool available to defend the freedoms that make Arizona and America strong.

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From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will use every legal tool available to defend the freedoms that make Arizona and America strong.

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Restoring Trust

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Arizonans deserve an Attorney General who applies the law without bias. I will bring fairness, accountability, and principled leadership to the office—ensuring justice is served, not politicized.

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Arizonans deserve an Attorney General who applies the law without bias. I will bring fairness, accountability, and principled leadership to the office—ensuring justice is served, not politicized.

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LET’S RESTORE TRUST TO ARIZONA’S ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE

Candidate position

As Attorney General, Petersen will uphold the rule of law, stand shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement to hold criminals accountable, and protect the rights of Arizona families. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. He’s ready to get to work.

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As Attorney General, Petersen will uphold the rule of law, stand shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement to hold criminals accountable, and protect the rights of Arizona families. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. He’s ready to get to work.

Defending Women’s Sports

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Protecting Constitutional Rights From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will use every legal tool available to defend the freedoms that make Arizona and America strong.

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Protecting Constitutional Rights From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will use every legal tool available to defend the freedoms that make Arizona and America strong.

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Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty

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Keeping Our Communities Safe Public safety must always come first. I will ensure our laws are enforced, hold criminals accountable, protect the rights of crime victims, and support law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Arizonans safe.

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Keeping Our Communities Safe Public safety must always come first. I will ensure our laws are enforced, hold criminals accountable, protect the rights of crime victims, and support law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Arizonans safe.

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Protecting Constitutional Rights

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Restoring Trust Arizonans deserve an Attorney General who applies the law without bias. I will bring fairness, accountability, and principled leadership to the office—ensuring justice is served, not politicized.

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Restoring Trust Arizonans deserve an Attorney General who applies the law without bias. I will bring fairness, accountability, and principled leadership to the office—ensuring justice is served, not politicized.

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Candidate statement

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Policy

As Attorney General, I’ll enforce the law without bias, hold criminals accountable, fight for the rights of crime victims, and protect the rights of every Arizonan. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. I’m ready to get to work."

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As Attorney General, I’ll enforce the law without bias, hold criminals accountable, fight for the rights of crime victims, and protect the rights of every Arizonan. Our state needs strong leadership in the AG’s office—someone who won’t back down when it matters most. I’m ready to get to work."

Defending the Rule of Law

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Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty

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Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty

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Keeping Our Communities Safe

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Belief

Defending Women’s Sports When the current Attorney General refused to stand up for fairness in women’s sports, I took action. I will continue fighting to protect opportunities for female athletes and ensure the law is upheld.

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Defending Women’s Sports When the current Attorney General refused to stand up for fairness in women’s sports, I took action. I will continue fighting to protect opportunities for female athletes and ensure the law is upheld.

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Defending the Rule of Law

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Enforce Arizona law as written rather than according to partisan or personal preferences and defend state laws when challenged.

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Defending the Rule of Law

Arizona needs an Attorney General who will enforce the law as written—not based on politics or personal opinion. I will uphold our state’s laws with integrity and fight against any attempts to undermine them.

Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty The federal government continues to overreach into our state’s affairs. I’ve fought against unconstitutional mandates, burdensome regulations, and attacks on our rights—and I’ll continue that fight as Attorney General.

Defending the Rule of Law Arizona needs an Attorney General who will enforce the law as written—not based on politics or personal opinion. I will uphold our state’s laws with integrity and fight against any attempts to undermine them.

Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty

Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Challenge federal mandates, regulations, or actions he views as unconstitutional intrusions into Arizona authority.

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Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty

The federal government continues to overreach into our state’s affairs. I’ve fought against unconstitutional mandates, burdensome regulations, and attacks on our rights—and I’ll continue that fight as Attorney General.

Keeping Our Communities Safe Public safety must always come first. I will ensure our laws are enforced, hold criminals accountable, protect the rights of crime victims, and support law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Arizonans safe.

Protecting Arizona’s Sovereignty The federal government continues to overreach into our state’s affairs. I’ve fought against unconstitutional mandates, burdensome regulations, and attacks on our rights—and I’ll continue that fight as Attorney General.

Keeping Our Communities Safe

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FactVote summary · Policy

Enforce criminal laws, hold offenders accountable, support crime victims, and back law-enforcement agencies.

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Keeping Our Communities Safe

Public safety must always come first. I will ensure our laws are enforced, hold criminals accountable, protect the rights of crime victims, and support law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Arizonans safe.

Defending Women’s Sports When the current Attorney General refused to stand up for fairness in women’s sports, I took action. I will continue fighting to protect opportunities for female athletes and ensure the law is upheld.

Keeping Our Communities Safe Public safety must always come first. I will ensure our laws are enforced, hold criminals accountable, protect the rights of crime victims, and support law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep Arizonans safe.

Defending Women’s Sports

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Defend and enforce Arizona laws restricting women’s and girls’ athletic competition to biological females.

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Defending Women’s Sports

When the current Attorney General refused to stand up for fairness in women’s sports, I took action. I will continue fighting to protect opportunities for female athletes and ensure the law is upheld.

Protecting Constitutional Rights From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will use every legal tool available to defend the freedoms that make Arizona and America strong.

Defending Women’s Sports When the current Attorney General refused to stand up for fairness in women’s sports, I took action. I will continue fighting to protect opportunities for female athletes and ensure the law is upheld.

Protecting Constitutional Rights

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FactVote summary · Policy

Use the Attorney General's legal authority to defend constitutional rights, including the Second Amendment and free speech.

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Protecting Constitutional Rights

From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will use every legal tool available to defend the freedoms that make Arizona and America strong.

Restoring Trust Arizonans deserve an Attorney General who applies the law without bias. I will bring fairness, accountability, and principled leadership to the office—ensuring justice is served, not politicized.

Protecting Constitutional Rights From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will use every legal tool available to defend the freedoms that make Arizona and America strong.

Restoring Trust

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FactVote summary · Belief

Apply the law without partisan bias and emphasize fairness, accountability, and institutional trust in the Attorney General's office.

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Restoring Trust

Arizonans deserve an Attorney General who applies the law without bias. I will bring fairness, accountability, and principled leadership to the office—ensuring justice is served, not politicized.

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Restoring Trust Arizonans deserve an Attorney General who applies the law without bias. I will bring fairness, accountability, and principled leadership to the office—ensuring justice is served, not politicized.

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Candidate: Petersen, Warren

Candidate filer ID: 201600171

Candidate committee: Friends of Warren Petersen

Office: Attorney General

Party: Republican

Income: $1785079.36

Expense: $1785021.52

Cash balance: $259219.92

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  1. Election record

    2026 Arizona general-election candidate record — Warren Petersen

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  4. Campaign-finance record

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