Eleven Republicans, including former state party chair Kelli Ward, state senators Jake Hoffman and Anthony Kern, and energy executive James Lamon, have been indicted in Arizona for submitting a fraudulent document to Congress falsely declaring that Donald Trump won the state in the 2020 presidential election. The charges, which include conspiracy, fraud, and forgery, mark the fourth state to bring charges against “fake electors.” The indictments come after similar charges in Michigan, Nevada, Georgia, and Wisconsin, and follow a federal indictment against Trump himself over the scheme. Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes vowed to hold accountable those responsible for undermining American democracy.
