Arizona indicts 11 in 2020 Trump fake elector plot

In Arizona, a state grand jury has indicted a group of individuals, including Kelli Ward, former chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party, for their roles in a 2020 election fraud scheme. These individuals, self-proclaimed "fake electors," falsely claimed they were the state's official electors for then-President Donald Trump in the Electoral College. Despite President Joe Biden's legitimate victory in Arizona, the group signed documents asserting they were "duly elected and qualified" electors and attempted to have their votes officially counted for Trump.

Among those indicted are current and former state legislators, activists, and officials connected with prominent conservative organizations, reflecting a concerted effort to challenge the 2020 presidential election results. The charges include conspiracy, fraud, and forgery. Although the false certificate was ultimately disregarded by Congress and the National Archives, the incident is part of broader actions across various states where similar fraudulent elector certificates were submitted.

This indictment is one of several across the country targeting similar schemes to overturn election results. In other states like Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia, individuals have faced indictories for their participation in such plots. The Arizona Attorney General's Office has stated that the indictment aims to protect the integrity of the electoral system and uphold the law. The investigation into these activities continues, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of democratic processes.