Rodney Glassman
Rodney Glassman (born May 7, 1979) is an American attorney, military officer, and politician. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve Judge Advocate General's Corps, where he served as a military prosecutor. He served on the Tucson City Council and has been a candidate in multiple Arizona statewide elections. In 2026, he is a candidate for Arizona Attorney General in the 2026 Republican primary.
Early Life and Education
Glassman earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and a Doctor of Philosophy in Arid Land Resource Sciences from the University of Arizona. He subsequently enrolled at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2007. During law school, he was elected to the Tucson City Council.
Military career
Glassman was commissioned as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force Reserve in March 2009. He has served at the 56th Fighter Wing Legal Office at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, including in the role of Acting Staff Judge Advocate. As a JAG officer, he has prosecuted cases involving [...] assault, financial crimes, drug offenses, and driving under the influence.
Glassman has been recognized as JAG Reservist of the Year by Pacific Air Forces in 2019 and 2020, by 19th Air Force in 2023, and by Air Education and Training Command in 2024. His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
He holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as of 2026.
Legal career
Glassman was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona following his graduation from law school. He has worked as an attorney at several Arizona law firms, including Ryley Carlock & Applewhite and Beus Gilbert McGroder. As of 2026, he serves as Of Counsel at Slavicek Law Firm in Arizona.
Party Registration
Glassman has changed party registration 4 times. He was registered as a Republican from 1997, changed to Independent in 1999, registered as a Democrat in 2000, and re-registered as a Republican in 2015.
Tucson City Council
While attending the University of Arizona College of Law, Glassman was elected to the Tucson City Council in 2007.
2010 United States Senate Campaign
In 2010, Glassman ran in the Arizona Democratic primary for the United States Senate, challenging incumbent John McCain. He received approximately 34 percent of The Primary vote.
2018 Arizona Corporation Commission
In 2018, Glassman ran in the Arizona Corporation Commission election as a Republican. He was unsuccessful in the general election.
2020 Maricopa County Assessor
In 2020, Glassman ran in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Assessor. He was unsuccessful in the primary.
2022 Arizona Attorney General
In 2022, Glassman ran in the Republican primary for Arizona Attorney General. He lost the primary to Abraham Hamadeh, who went on to lose the general election to Democrat Kris Mayes by 280 votes.
2026 Arizona Attorney General
Glassman announced his candidacy for the 2026 Arizona Attorney General Republican primary in late 2024. Former Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne endorsed his candidacy. As of the first quarter of 2026, Glassman led the Republican primary field in fundraising, reporting approximately $3.3 million cash on hand, including approximately $1 million in self-funded contributions.
His primary opponents include Warren Petersen, President of the Arizona State Senate. The Republican primary is scheduled for July 21, 2026.
Electoral History
Year |
Office |
Party |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
2007 |
Tucson City Council |
Democratic |
|
2010 |
U.S. Senate (AZ) |
Democratic |
(primary) |
2018 |
Arizona Corporation Commission |
Republican |
(primary) |
2020 |
Maricopa County Assessor |
Republican |
(primary) |
2022 |
Arizona Attorney General |
Republican |
(primary) |
2026 |
Arizona Attorney General |
Republican |
Pending |
See also
- 2026 Arizona Attorney General election
- Arizona Attorney General
- United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps
- Warren Petersen
- Kris Mayes
- Abraham Hamadeh