Arizona Democratic incumbents lead statewide polls

Democratic incumbents in Arizona are currently leading major statewide races, according to a poll by Noble Predictive Insights. Attorney General Kris Mayes holds a 6-point lead over Republican challenger Warren Petersen, with 44% to 38% among likely voters. Mayes also maintains an advantage among independent voters.

In the race for Secretary of State, incumbent Adrian Fontes leads Republican Alex Kolodin by 6 points, with 41% to 35%. During a televised debate, the candidates clashed over election security. Fontes defended the safety and security of Arizona’s elections, while Kolodin argued that public confidence in the electoral process is at an all-time low, placing responsibility on the current administration.

Fontes criticized Kolodin for his past role in challenging 2020 election results, noting that a federal judge previously found such claims lacked reliable evidence. The debate highlighted a central tension in the campaign regarding voter perception versus election integrity.