John Kaites

John Kaites (born April 1, 1963) is an American politician and a former member of the Arizona State Legislature and a lobbyist working in the state of Arizona. In addition to his time in the legislature, Kaites also worked as an assistant attorney general for the State of Arizona and as a prosecutor for Maricopa County.

John Kaites
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 16th district
In office
1994–1999
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
1993–1994
Personal details
Born (1963-04-01) April 1, 1963
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceGlendale, Arizona

Education

Kaites earned his BA from Allegheny College in 1985 and his JD from Duquesne University School of Law in 1990.

Career

Kaites is currently of counsel at the Phoenix law firm Fennemore Craig.[1] In 2011, Kaites attempted to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes.[2] he also serves on the Whitworth University Board of Trustees.[3] In 2019, Kaites applied for the vacant position of Maricopa County Attorney, but the position went to Allister Adel.[4]

Attorney General race

Kaites ran for Arizona Attorney General in 1998, losing in the Republican primary to Tom McGovern[5] after running controversial advertisements against McGovern.[6]

References
  1. https://www.fclaw.com/people/attorneys/k-n/kaites-john-p
  2. http://archive.azcentral.com/community/glendale/articles/20110927glendale-lawmaker-john-kaites-aims-buy-phoenix-coyotes.html
  3. http://news.whitworth.edu/2014/12/whitworth-university-board-of-trustees.html
  4. O'Connor, Meg (September 19, 2019). "One of These Eight People Will Be the Next County Attorney Until 2021". Phoenix New Times.
  5. http://apps.azsos.gov/election/1998/Primary/Canvass1998PE.pdf
  6. http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/the-devilish-deeds-of-john-kaites-6421839
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