Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., right, and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., attend the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing titled "The Basis for an Impeachment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.," in Rayburn Building on Thursday, September 28, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story mentioned individuals who cast doubt on the integrity of the 2020 election after the Jan. 6 US Capitol Attack, not before—or did not comment specifically on the US Presidential Election—and were therefore not involved in developing the atmosphere that led to the attack. Their names have since been removed, and we regret the error.
It’s been three years since former President Donald Trump incited an insurrection at the US Capitol in order to remain in office. A lot of Arizonans were involved in this effort—from writing legislation to overturn the will of the voters to attending the riot.
Some have faced consequences; many are still in positions of power.
Here’s a reminder of who they are:
Federal officials: current, former, and candidates
Retiring US Rep. Debbie Lesko
US Rep. Andy Biggs
US Rep. David Schweikert
US Rep. Paul Gosar
US Rep. Eli Crane
US House candidate Blake Masters
US House candidate Jacob Chansley, also known as the QAnon Shaman
US House candidate Jeff Zink
Pinal County Sheriff and US Senate candidate Mark Lamb
State officials: current and former
Phoenix State Sen. Shawnna Bolick
Queen Creek State Sen. Jake Hoffman
Phoenix state Rep. and Congressional candidate Anthony Kern
Prescott Valley State Rep. Quang Nguyen
Scottsdale State Sen. Joseph Chaplik
San Tan Valley State Rep. Neal Carter
Mesa State Rep. Jacqueline Parker
Casa Grande State Rep. Teresa Martinez
Benson State Rep. Lupe Diaz
Hereford State Rep. Gail Griffin
Peoria State Rep. Beverly Pingerelli
Phoenix State Rep. Justin Wilmeth
Goodyear State Rep. Steve Montenegro
Surprise State Rep. Janae Shamp
Gilbert State Sen. Warren Petersen
Sierra Vista State Sen. David Gowan
Gilbert State Rep. Travis Grantham
Lake Havasu City State Rep. Leo Biasiucci
Lake Havasu City State Sen. Sonny Borrelli
Flagstaff State Sen. Wendy Rogers
Former Phoenix State Sen. Nancy Barto
Former Apache Junction State Rep. Kelly Townsend
Former Apache Junction State Rep. John Fillmore
Former Skull Valley State Rep. Judy Burges
Former Mesa State Rep. Bret Roberts
Former Payson State Rep. Brenda Barton
Former Snowflake State Rep. Walt Blackman
Former Oro Valley State Rep. Mark Finchem
County officials
Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd
Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby
Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould
Yavapai County Supervisor Harry Oberg
Notable Arizonans
Former Queen Creek wedding venue owner and militia leader Ray Epps
Phoenix Oath Keeper Edward Vallejo
Phoenix influencer Anthime Gione, also known as Baked Alaska
This is a running list. For a look at other Arizonans involved in the Jan. 6 US Capitol Attack, or the events leading up to it, check out the Insurrection Index.
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