The Arizona Attorney General General Election of 2026 will determine who serves as the state's chief legal officer and head of the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The incumbent Republican Attorney General is running for re-election against a Democratic challenger in a contested race that will shape Arizona's legal priorities, including consumer protection, criminal justice, and immigration enforcement.
About This Race
The Arizona Attorney General General Election of 2026 will determine who serves as the state's chief legal officer and head of the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The incumbent Republican Attorney General is running for re-election against a Democratic challenger in a contested race that will shape Arizona's legal priorities, including consumer protection, criminal justice, and immigration enforcement.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Arizona, residents must register by October 6, 2026, either online through the Arizona Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at a county recorder's office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from October 8 to November 1, 2026, at designated voting centers, or by requesting an early ballot by mail no later than October 28, 2026; all voters must present acceptable identification at the polls, such as an Arizona driver's license, tribal ID, or other government-issued photo ID.
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Incumbent
Republican
Mark Brnovich
Arizona Attorney General
Biography
Mark Brnovich is the incumbent Arizona Attorney General, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2022. A former federal prosecutor and state legislator, he is running for re-election to continue his work on border security, opioid litigation, and election integrity initiatives.
Kris Mayes is a former Arizona Corporation Commissioner and clean energy advocate who ran for Attorney General in 2022. She is running again in 2026 to challenge the incumbent, focusing on environmental protection, healthcare access, and holding corporations accountable for fraud and pollution.
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