Warren Petersen
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.
Service in the legislature has included House Majority Leader, Rules Chair, Commerce Chair, Judiciary Chair and Ethics committee.
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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 and a Juris doctor degree from ASU Law. He has worked in the real estate industry for more than two decades, primarily in residential homes and owns a real estate brokerage. 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.
Endorsements
Highest lifetime score for voting the Constitution
– American Conservative Union
Top scoring legislator in Arizona
– Arizona Conservative Coalition
Free Market Champion
– Arizona Free Enterprise Club
Ranked number one for Tax, Budget and regulatory issues and as a “top five scoring legislator” overall
– The Goldwater Institute
Recognized for “leadership to stand up for life, families, and religious freedom”
– Center for Arizona Policy
Golden Apple Award for supporting public education
– AZ Parents for Education
“A rated”
– National Rifle Association
Legislator of the Year
– National Federation of Independent Business
Hero of the Taxpayer
– Americans for Prosperity & Arizona State Republican Party
Named one of the Top Regulatory Reformers
Arizona Rock Products Association
Named ”Friend of the Family”
– The Arizona Family Project