Mark Brnovich, Arizona’s 26th attorney general and a prominent figure in state and national politics, has died at the age of 59, his family announced.

In a statement, Brnovich’s family described him as a “beloved father, husband, son, and brother,” noting his decades of public service as a state and federal prosecutor and his two terms as Arizona attorney general from 2015 to 2023. The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and requested privacy as they grieve.

Brnovich, the son of Yugoslavian immigrants, built a long career in public service before winning statewide office. He previously served as Arizona’s director of gaming and worked as a federal prosecutor. A Republican, he was reelected attorney general in 2018 and later entered the 2022 U.S. Senate race, though he did not advance past the primary.

In 2023, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, but the nomination was withdrawn later that year.

Brnovich’s tenure included high‑profile actions on elections and abortion. His office investigated claims related to the 2020 election, ultimately debunking many allegations of widespread fraud. He also sought to reinstate Arizona’s long‑dormant territorial‑era abortion ban in 2022, a move later superseded by voter approval of Proposition 139 in 2024, which established a constitutional right to abortion in the state.

Brnovich is survived by his wife, Susan, and their two daughters. Memorial service details will be released at a later date, the family said.

Source: FOX 10 Phoenix