Brian McMahan
Democratic · AZ
Brian McMahan is a retired fire chief whose 40-year public-service career included leading the Parker and Buckskin fire districts in La Paz County. He studied fire science, fire command administration, and municipal management and previously served in elected roles across three agencies.
Where Brian McMahan stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
As Buckskin Fire District chief, Brian McMahan advocated raising starting firefighter pay from $13 to $15 and shortening the merit scale, saying higher starting pay would help retain firefighters.
April 12, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: buckskinfd.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
As Buckskin Fire District chief, Brian McMahan advocated raising starting firefighter pay from $13 to $15 and shortening the merit scale, saying higher starting pay would help retain firefighters.
April 12, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: buckskinfd.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
By August 20, 2026, Better Ballot Arizona had endorsed Brian McMahan as a 2026 Arizona House District 30 Democracy Champion after its questionnaire-based review of candidates' support for ranked-choice voting and free, fair elections.
August 20, 2026
Source: bbaz.org
Arizona's Local Emergency Planning Committee roster listed Brian McMahan as chair of the La Paz committee, representing Buckskin and Parker Fire.
March 11, 2024
Source: static.azdeq.gov
Past races Brian McMahan ran in:
- State Representative - District No. 30 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 30; Arizona
- Arizona State Representative, District 30 · July 21, 2026 · State House District 30; Arizona