Mine inspector candidates debate as incumbent questions challenger’s credentials
Democrat Brian Matlock (left) and Republican Mine Inspector Les Presmyk debate (right) debate during a Citizens Clean Elections Mine Inspector debate on Aug. 31, 2026 (Clean Elections pool photo by Joe Rondone/Arizona Republic).
Mine inspector candidates debate as incumbent questions challenger’s credentials
Key Points: A Republican and a Democrat will be on the ballot for state mine inspector for the first time since 2018 Neither candidate has been elected to office before,...
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