In 2020, a slate of fake electors were accused of trying to flip the results of Arizona’s presidential election, falsely claiming that Donald Trump had defeated Joe Biden.
A report obtained by Capitol Media Services shows that ahead of their indictments in 2023, an outside group provided the Arizona Attorney General’s Office detailed guidance on how to prosecute the individuals.
The group, States United Democracy Center, says it’s non-partisan – though its past work aligns with Democratic causes.
AG spokesperson Richie Taylor says the office did its own investigation.
"That memo that is in question is based on publicly compiled information. It's not as if there was some secret thing they were giving to the office. It simply is a memo that outlines potential charges to be brought. Not all of them ended up being brought," Taylor said.
Past Arizona attorney generals have used outside legal help – notably from partisan groups.
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An Arizona Republican lawmaker investigating Medicaid fraud that started under the Ducey administration won’t say whether she wants to interview the former governor or head of the state’s Medicaid agency. -
New polling shows Republican U.S. Rep. David Schweikert falling behind his gubernatorial primary opponent, fellow GOP Congressman Andy Biggs. -
The U.S. indictment of 10 former and current Sinaloa public officials last month was a major escalation of tension between Mexico and the United States. -
Before public comment started, protesters gathered outside the Arizona Corporation Commission Office, speaking against APS's proposed rate hike. -
President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to China late last week. Among the issues the two presidents discussed was Taiwan; China’s leader warned Trump that if Taiwan’s independence was "mishandled" by the two global powers, it could lead to conflicts.
