Doesn’t strike me as a Leftist. 10 years Army Reserve. Former police attorney. I could be very wrong though... Not a lot of history in a quick google search.
https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/JudicialBiographies/judicialBio.asp?jdgID=222&jdgUSID=7507
Lots of leftists in the Army. Knew of a satan worshipper who was a city cop. Can’t be certain these days.
Mesa Mormon from BYU.
Kari might have a chance with him. But Mormons can be wacky...never know.