Warren Petersen, a Republican elected to the Arizona State Senate in 2023 representing the 14th Senate District, posted several messages on his social media account between January 18 and January 19, 2026. His tweets covered topics ranging from state tax policy and legislative procedure to commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
On January 18, 2026, Petersen criticized recent actions by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs regarding state tax policy: “Katie Hobbs just vetoed a 1.1B tax cut the republican led legislature put on her desk. But that is not all. She just released a budget plan that includes several tax increases. Do you think taxes in AZ are:”
The following day, Petersen expressed support for U.S. Senator Mike Lee’s position on legislative reform and referenced ongoing efforts to pass specific legislation: “Senator @BasedMikeLee is right! We need to eliminate the zombie filibuster and pass the SAVE act! https://t.co/gF4baKbHUf” (January 19, 2026).
Also on January 19, Petersen acknowledged Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a message reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy: “On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember a leader whose vision and dedication helped shape our country’s history. Dr. King taught us that it is about character not color. And that love is more powerful than hate. Happy MLK day!”
Petersen succeeded David Gowan as senator for Arizona’s 14th Senate District after being elected in 2023.
