John Kaites Explained

John Kaites
State Senate:Arizona
District:16th
Term Start:1994
Term End:1999
Successor:Incumbent
State House2:Arizona
District2:16th
Term Start2:1993
Term End2:1994
Birth Date:1 April 1963
Birth Place:Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Nationality:American
Party:Republican
Residence:Glendale, Arizona

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.

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John P. Kaites.
  2. Web site: Help Center - the Arizona Republic.
  3. Web site: Whitworth University Board of Trustees elects John Kaites as newest member.
  4. Web site: One of These Eight People Will Be the Next County Attorney Until 2021. Meg. O'Connor. September 19, 2019. Phoenix New Times.
  5. http://apps.azsos.gov/election/1998/Primary/Canvass1998PE.pdf
  6. Web site: The Devilish Deeds of John Kaites.