Home City: Gilbert Occupation: Real Estate and Law Member Since: 2012
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.
He has received several awards and recognitions for protecting religious freedom, free markets, small business, and individual rights.
Service in the legislature has included House Majority Leader, Rules Chair, Commerce Chair, Judiciary Chair and Ethics committee.
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. 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.
Past recognitions include:
Legislator of the Year - NFIB "The Voice of Small Business", BOMA and the AZ Retailers Association
Top Scoring Legislator - Arizona Conservative Coalition
Free Market Champion - Arizona Free Enterprise Club
Hero of the Taxpayer - Americans for Prosperity
Ranked #1 for Tax, Budget and Regulatory Issues - Goldwater Institute
Named one of the top Regulatory Reformers - Arizona Rock Products Association
Recognized for "leadership to stand up for life, families and religious freedom" - Center for Arizona Policy
Named "Friend of the Family" - The Arizona Family Project