Arizona Attorney General Race Focuses on Trump and 2020

Incumbent Democrat Kris Mayes and Republican Warren Petersen face stark differences in the Arizona attorney general race. Their contrasting views on the Trump administration and the 2020 election define the upcoming vote.

Incumbent Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, left, will face Republican challenger Arizona Sen. Warren Peterson in the 2026 general election for the state's highest law enforcement position.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed 49 lawsuits against the federal government, setting up a high-stakes 2026 election battle over executive power across the United States. The contest pits the incumbent Democrat against Republican challenger Warren Petersen in a race defined by stark ideological divides. Voters' views on the 2026 matchup will ultimately determine the direction of the state's top legal office.