Arizona Attorney General

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes settled a lawsuit with the Goldwater Institute and an ESA parent over requirements for documenting purchases in the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account program. The settlement allows parents to avoid proving materials are curriculum-specific but mandates attestations and curriculum information for oversight.

Arizona's Supreme Court refused to revive the case against 11 fake electors who attempted to help Donald Trump overturn his 2020 election loss. The case is now dependent on the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections, as Attorney General Kris Mayes must return to the grand jury to restart the prosecution.

Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks to remove David Marshall from the Navajo County recorder position, claiming his appointment violates the Arizona Constitution. Mayes argues Marshall, who was elected to the state legislature in 2024 and sworn in January 2025, cannot hold another public office during his legislative term. Marshall resigned his legislative seat before being appointed as recorder, but Mayes contends the constitutional restriction applies until his term ends in 2027.

Lawmakers have referred Sheriff Chris Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General over claims of perjury, which could potentially lead to serious consequences for him. This development comes as a significant blow to Nancy Guthrie and Sheriff Chris Nanos. The referral is based on allegations that Nanos committed perjury.