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Arizona Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes is pursuing a felony case against “fake electors” who attempted to sidestep the state’s certified election results of the 2020 presidential election. Some of these electors include former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward and former Arizona state Sen. Anthony Kern. However, Mayes was recently ordered by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge to take her evidence back to the grand jury to inform them of a key legal argument made by the electors, which could potentially undermine her case.
Arizona’s ‘Fake Electors’ Case Discussed by Attorney General’s Office Leader
While most of the public has accepted Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election, it’s a different story in Arizona. Kari Lake, a member of Trump’s current administration, continues to dispute the results. However, Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes is more focused on the Republicans who attempted to bypass Arizona’s certified election outcome.
These “fake electors,” such as former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward and ex-Arizona state Senator Anthony Kern, are the subject of a felony case by Mayes. A key part of her election campaign was to proceed with this lawsuit. But now, the Republicans have scored a win.
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge recently directed Mayes to return her evidence to the grand jury to inform them of an essential legal argument made by the electors. This ruling might weaken Mayes’ case, which she sees as safeguarding democracy.
Insights on the Case from The Gaggle Podcast
On The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl spoke with former Democratic Attorney General Terry Goddard and Republic reporter Stacey Barchenger. Goddard explains how unusual it is for a case to return to the grand jury for defense matters rather than crime elements. Meanwhile, Barchenger discusses what this case could mean for Mayes’ political future.
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