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Arizona Senate president who gave 2020 election records to FBI wins attorney general GOP primary

Source: The Hill July 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM (22 hours ago) Arizona Senate Race

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R), who cooperated with federal investigators by providing 2020 election records to the FBI, has won the Republican primary for attorney general. Petersen will face Democrat Kris Mayes in November's general election.

Key Points

  • Petersen complied with FBI subpoena regarding 2020 election records in March
  • He defeated Rodney Glassman in the GOP primary for attorney general
  • General election will pit Petersen against incumbent Democrat Kris Mayes