Arizona Dismisses Fake Elector Case, Seeks New Indictment
PUBLISHED Jun 18, 2026, 5:26 PM ET
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Phoenix. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes dismissed a sprawling criminal indictment Thursday that alleged former Trump officials, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, sought to overturn the state's 2020 election results; Mayes announced the dismissal while stating she intends to present a revised case to a grand jury. The move follows an appellate loss earlier this month related to grand jury disclosures and is framed as a procedural reset to meet a looming Friday deadline for starting new grand jury proceedings; courts previously dismissed similar cases in Michigan and Georgia, a federal prosecutor dropped charges in late 2024, and cases remain active in Nevada and Wisconsin.
By Yusra M. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2020: Alleged fake-elector submissions occurred after the presidential election.
- Late 2024: A federal special prosecutor dropped a related post-election prosecution.
- Early 2025 (reported): Courts in Michigan and Georgia dismissed similar fake-elector cases.
- Earlier this month: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes lost an appeal concerning grand jury disclosure.
- This week (Thursday): Mayes dismissed the Arizona indictment and said she will seek a new grand jury presentation.
News Intelligence
- This case impacts your rights as a voter. It's about ensuring fair elections, which are the backbone of our democracy. Stay informed about the proceedings. Check your local news for updates on the revised case.
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