Representative Joseph Chaplik is a conspiracy theorist and anti-regulation zealot who targets immigrants, LGBTQ+ Arizonans, and public institutions.

• Promoted QAnon conspiracy theories and COVID-19 misinformation; falsely claimed President Biden uses a body double and accused schools of “grooming” children.
• Sponsored and supported bans on abortion pills, drag shows, LGBTQ+ rights, and birth certificate changes; helped launch the Arizona Freedom Caucus to push far-right policy.
• Introduced bills gutting worker protections, slashing state boards, and deregulating public services; refused to investigate a GOP colleague over petition fraud.
• Co-sponsored multiple bills attacking immigrants and limiting voting rights; supported the Arizona “Invasion Act” to criminalize undocumented migration at the state level.