Arizona Supreme Court Dismisses 2022 AG Election Challenge

By Staff Reporter |

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to dismiss a legal challenge contesting the results of the 2022 attorney general election, thereby upholding the victory of Attorney General Kris Mayes. This decision marks a significant conclusion to a contentious race in which Republican candidate Abraham Hamadeh lost by a narrow margin of less than 300 votes, amidst concerns regarding thousands of uncounted provisional ballots.

Following the ruling, Hamadeh expressed strong discontent, alleging that the judicial process was designed to thwart his challenge. He pointed out that this election was the closest in Arizona’s history and criticized the court’s delay in addressing his case. “The closest race in Arizona history was sanctioned, delayed, and now won’t be heard by the Supreme Court,” he stated.

Hamadeh’s frustration extended to the justices themselves, whom he claimed to know personally. He suggested that their career ambitions interfered with their ability to deliver justice, declaring that their legacy would be one of cowardice amid corruption. As he transitions to Congress, Hamadeh vowed to prioritize Arizonan interests, reflecting a commitment to the “Make America Great Again” movement.

His appeal, filed over a year ago, faced multiple procedural delays, including late discoveries of provisional votes from counties. Hamadeh argued that substantial undervotes and misread ballots exceeded Mayes’ winning margin, indicating potential discrepancies in the election process.

During her tenure, Mayes has focused on prosecuting individuals who contested the 2020 election results, aligning with anti-Trump efforts observed in several states. Recently, she initiated an investigation into comments made by Donald Trump at an event in Arizona, where he criticized political figures like former Congresswoman Liz Cheney for advocating military intervention while remaining distant from conflict.

Trump’s remarks drew scrutiny, with Vice President Kamala Harris asserting that such violent rhetoric should disqualify him from the presidential race. “Anyone who wants to be president of the United States, who uses that kind of violent rhetoric, is clearly disqualified and unqualified to be president,” she stated, expressing her concern over the implications of Trump’s words.

This evolving political landscape in Arizona continues to raise questions about the integrity of electoral processes and the ongoing debates surrounding election-related issues.