Arizona Attorney General

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Attorney General Mayes has also championed commonsense gun safety measures, including advocating for extreme risk protection laws, defending restrictions that keep handguns out of the hands of minors, withdrawing Arizona from litigation that would have weakened enforcement against ghost guns, and advancing legislation to strengthen penalties for criminal gun traffickers.

Attorney General Kris Mayes is a mom and Arizonan who grew up in the rural town of Prescott. Raised by a public-school teacher and a neighborhood pharmacist, she began her career as a journalist focused on accountability. She served in the Napolitano administration and was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission where she created thousands of good-paying jobs and helped save consumers billions. After winning by only 280 votes, Kris Mayes returned the Attorney General’s office to its core mission: protecting Arizona families from the cartels, fraudsters, and scammers; standing up to greedy corporate interests when they illegally raise prices; and defending our personal freedoms.

“Following extensive research and consideration by AZCOPS Legislative Committee and Executive Board, AZCOPS is proud to endorse you for election for Arizona’s Attorney General,” AZCOPS Executive Director David Stone said in the campaign release. “AZCOPS examines several factors when determining whether to issue endorsements, including a candidate’s record of accomplishments, commitment to public safety, and willingness to work collaboratively with the leadership of our member organizations,” Stone added. “[Warren Petersen’s] unwavering support for law enforcement and public safety is appreciated by our members and the communities they serve.”

Arizona Senate President Last visited Graham County in September 2025

An attorney and president of the Arizona Senate. Petersen emphasizes constitutional litigation, public safety, border enforcement, victims’ rights and challenging federal actions he believes exceed constitutional authority.