PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Former Arizona Attorney General and prominent politician Mark Brnovich has died at 59, his family confirmed Tuesday.
“It is with profound sorrow that the Brnovich family announces the passing of Mark Brnovich. Best known as Arizona’s 26th Attorney General, a state and federal prosecutor, and champion of justice, he will forever be remembered and cherished by us as a beloved father, husband, son, and brother. We are heartbroken with this loss and are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support from so many wonderful people across the state and country,” his family shared in a statement.
Brnovich, a member of the Republican Party, served as the Arizona Attorney General from 2015 to 2023.
As attorney general, Brnovich engaged in several high-profile legal battles, including a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents — normally his client— over plans to build a hotel at Arizona State University.
He also urged the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down part of the Voting Rights Act in a high-stakes case brought by the Democratic National Committee.
Before being elected attorney general, he was a federal prosecutor and head of the state Gaming Department, which regulates gambling. Later in his political career, Brnovich had an unsuccessful Senate run in 2022.
He was also nominated by President Trump in March 2025 to be the next U.S. ambassador to Serbia. Brnovich previously described himself as the son of immigrants who fled communism in Yugoslavia. His nomination was not confirmed by the Senate.
Brnovich leaves behind his wife, Susan, and two daughters, Milena and Sofija.
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