Arizona fake electors case: Suspects want charges dismissed

The defendants argue Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes tried to use the charges to silence them for their constitutionally protected speech about the 2020 election and actions taken in response to the race’s outcome.

'Fake electors' to head to court in Arizona

Defendants in the so-called fake electors case head to court on Monday, Aug. 26. Eleven Republicans are accused of submitting a document that falsely declared Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election in Arizona. Joe Biden won the state by about 11,000 votes. One defendant has already pled guilty, and a second had charges dropped in exchange for her testimony.