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The Maricopa County Republican Party in Arizona has called for the impeachment of Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes after two Republican Cochise County supervisors were indicted for allegedly interfering with the 2022 election. The supervisors reportedly refused to certify the county’s 2022 election results within the 20-day deadline set by state law, leading to their indictment. The impeachment call is being supported by hard-right leaders in the party who are accusing Mayes of a “grotesque abuse of office” and the “disgusting weaponization” of the Attorney General’s Office.
Impeachment Calls Against Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
Arizona’s Maricopa County Republican Party has called for the impeachment of Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes. They’re upset over the indictments of two Republican Cochise County supervisors, accused of interfering with the 2022 election.
Many party hardliners and Arizona Legislature’s far-right members are condemning the AG’s Office for “disgusting weaponization”.
Hoffman Announces Impeachment Plans
Freedom Caucus chairman Sen. Jake Hoffman announced on social media that they plan to explore every possible option, including impeachment, against the alleged abuse of Executive power.
Interestingly, Hoffman is currently under investigation by Mayes for his role in the alleged scheme to overturn Arizona’s 2020 presidential election results.
Legal Trouble for Supervisors Judd and Crosby
Supervisors Judd and Crosby face potential jail time and a significant legal bill, as taxpayers won’t fund their criminal defense. They refused to certify the county’s 2022 election results by the legal deadline, citing a discredited MAGA conspiracy theory.
Ignoring the Law in Protest
The supervisors are accused of breaking the law as part of a protest against perceived election problems in Maricopa County. They only approved the election canvass in early December, after a court order. According to ARS 16-642, they should have certified the election within 20 days of the vote.
Conflict Escalates Against Mayes
The Maricopa County Republican Committee labeled the supervisors’ prosecution as an act of political prosecution, common in dictatorships or communist countries. Hoffman echoed these sentiments, vowing to resist any such corruption in Arizona.
The political conflict in Arizona continues unabated.
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