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Kris Mayes

Democratic · AZ · Attorney General of Arizona

Kris Mayes is a Democratic candidate in the August 4, 2026 Arizona primary for Attorney General.

Where Kris Mayes stands, based on their records

Supports

Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (6 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),

Track record

Track record — Healthcare Affordability

Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
  • Mayes sued MultiPlan and major health insurers, alleging an algorithm-based price-fixing system that suppressed provider payments and increased patients' out-of-network costs.

    June 1, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 6 support
  • An Arizona Court of Appeals ruling obtained by Mayes's office vacated a Corporation Commission surcharge on residential solar customers for deficient notice and hearing procedures.

    June 16, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes filed an application for rehearing challenging the Corporation Commission's repeal of Arizona's renewable-energy standards over an allegedly incomplete economic analysis.

    March 30, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • The Arizona Attorney General's Office identified Mayes as instrumental in the Corporation Commission's adoption of the 2010 Electric Energy Efficiency Standard rules.

    September 18, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes sued Fondomonte Arizona, alleging that excessive groundwater pumping in La Paz County constituted a public nuisance threatening health, safety, and infrastructure.

    December 11, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes co-led an 18-attorney-general coalition urging Congress to preserve fiduciaries' ability to consider environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions.

    December 14, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • As an Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Kris Mayes participated in the Commission's adoption of Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff rules requiring regulated utilities to obtain renewable-energy credits and file implementation plans.

    November 14, 2006Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: azcc.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
  • Mayes announced charges against 42 defendants across ten cases in a coordinated health-care fraud enforcement action.

    June 24, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes announced state grand-jury indictments alleging fraud, forgery, and conspiracy in Arizona's fake-elector investigation.

    April 24, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights

Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
  • Mayes joined a multistate amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse restrictions on access to mifepristone.

    October 13, 2023Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Election Integrity

Election Integrity · 3 support
  • Mayes dismissed Arizona's fake-elector prosecution after losing an appeal concerning the original grand jury's legal instructions, while stating that prosecutors would seek a new indictment.

    June 18, 2026Supports Election Integrity

    Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes announced state grand-jury indictments alleging fraud, forgery, and conspiracy in Arizona's fake-elector investigation.

    April 24, 2024Supports Election Integrity

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • As Attorney General, Mayes released documents from her predecessor's investigation of 2020 election allegations, including a summary reporting that the investigated claims lacked supporting evidence.

    February 22, 2023Supports Election Integrity

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 support
  • Mayes created a Community Civil Rights Advisory Council within the Attorney General's Office after the Legislature eliminated the prior state civil-rights board.

    July 2, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 7 support
  • Mayes announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over alleged deceptive Cash App safety claims and failures to protect and assist fraud victims.

    July 9, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes's office joined a settlement requiring Deere to provide farmers and independent repair providers access to diagnostic and repair tools on fair terms.

    July 8, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • An Arizona Court of Appeals ruling obtained by Mayes's office vacated a Corporation Commission surcharge on residential solar customers for deficient notice and hearing procedures.

    June 16, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes sued MultiPlan and major health insurers, alleging an algorithm-based price-fixing system that suppressed provider payments and increased patients' out-of-network costs.

    June 1, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes sued Fondomonte Arizona, alleging that excessive groundwater pumping in La Paz County constituted a public nuisance threatening health, safety, and infrastructure.

    December 11, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes filed two state lawsuits against Amazon alleging deceptive Prime-cancellation design, a biased Buy Box algorithm, and unlawful price-parity practices.

    May 15, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes sued RealPage and nine major residential landlords, alleging an unlawful price-fixing conspiracy that raised Arizona rents.

    February 28, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

Track record — General

General · 3 records
  • The Democratic Attorneys General Association endorsed Mayes for reelection as Arizona Attorney General.

    September 4, 2025

    Source: dems.ag · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes filed suit against the IRS to prevent federal taxation of Arizona's Families Tax Rebate.

    February 21, 2024

    Source: azag.gov · researched July 13, 2026

  • Mayes's fellow commissioners selected her to chair the Arizona Corporation Commission.

    February 3, 2009

    Source: azpbs.org · researched July 13, 2026

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Profile last researched July 6, 2026.