Judge Dismisses Arizona Fake Electors Case but Leaves Door Open for a New Prosecution

Judge dismisses Arizona fake electors case but leaves door open for a new prosecution

Judge dismisses Arizona fake electors case but leaves door open for a new prosecution mps-post Mon, 08/17/2026 - 05:05 Image (Arizona Mirror) A Maricopa County judge has dismissed the criminal case against Arizona’s 11 fake electors but left the door open for future indictments — though whether that happens depends on the outcome of November’s election.Two years ago, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed charges against the 11 fake elector…

Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors'

PHOENIX -- The people accused of being "fake electors'' and their allies are officially off the legal hook -- but only for now.