Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich Dies at 59 in Phoenix

Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich Dies in Phoenix

Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich died in Phoenix at the age of 59, according to a statement released by his family on Tuesday afternoon. The statement announced his passing and described him as Arizona’s 26th Attorney General, a state and federal prosecutor, and a champion of justice. The statement also noted that his family remembers him as a father, husband, son, and brother.

The family did not announce a cause of death. They requested privacy during what they described as a difficult time and indicated that memorial service arrangements will be made public when they become available.

Career in Arizona Public Service

Mark Brnovich was elected Arizona Attorney General in 2014. In that election, he won the primary over then–Attorney General Tom Horne, who is now the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, and went on to defeat Democratic nominee Felicia Rotellini in the general election.

Before serving as Arizona’s Attorney General, Brnovich held several roles in public service. He served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona and as Arizona’s assistant attorney general. He also served as director of the Arizona Department of Gaming.

Political Campaigns and Federal Nomination

In 2022, Brnovich ran for a seat in the U.S. Senate. He did not secure the nomination, losing in the primary to Blake Masters.

Last year, Brnovich was selected to be the next United States Ambassador to Serbia. This federal appointment connected to his personal background as a first-generation American with parents who are both ethnically Serbian.

Personal Background and Education

Mark Brnovich was an alumnus of Arizona State University. He served in the Army National Guard before beginning his prosecutorial and legal career in Arizona.

Brnovich’s family emigrated to Phoenix when he was young. His life and career remained closely tied to Arizona, where he built his professional record in state and federal roles and ultimately served as the state’s 26th Attorney General.