State Mine Inspector
Unofficial result: Won — Brian Matlock (Democratic)
Source: app.enhancedvoting.com
Arizona
My vote power: Average
What does this office do?
- Inspecting mines and quarries to keep workers safe
- Investigating mine accidents and enforcing safety rules
- Making sure closed and abandoned mines are sealed off
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Labor Rights, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Democratic
Brian Matlock is a Marine veteran and mechanical engineer with decades in heavy industry, including mining, and six U.S. patents. He says he would focus on worker safety, sealing abandoned mines, and modernizing the mine inspector's office.
Republican · Incumbent
Les Presmyk is Arizona's state mine inspector, appointed in 2025, and a mining engineer with more than 40 years in Arizona mines and at Salt River Project. He says he would expand miner safety training and professional training for inspectors.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Sources: results.arizona.vote · azsos.gov