Arizona's Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich Dies, 59
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PHOENIX. Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich died this week at age 59, his family announced. Brnovich served two terms as the state’s 26th attorney general from 2015 to 2023, led Arizona Department of Gaming and served in the Army National Guard. He won the 2014 attorney general race and was 2022 U.S. Senate primary candidate. As attorney general he pursued high-profile legal actions, including challenges involving Arizona State University and federal voting laws, and oversaw inquiries after the 2020 presidential election. Family representatives cited a heart attack; memorial arrangements remain pending. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- 1966: Mark Brnovich born in Detroit to Serbian parents.
- 1996–2005: Served as a Command Staff Judge Advocate in the Army National Guard.
- 2009–2013: Directed the Arizona Department of Gaming prior to statewide office run.
- 2014: Won election as Arizona Attorney General; served 2015–2023.
- January 2026: Family announced his death at 59, citing a heart attack; memorial plans pending.
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Brnovich’s immediate family, friends, and close colleagues suffered the personal loss and must manage private mourning while coordinating public memorial arrangements.
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