American politician and attorney, Arizona Attorney General
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Key moments and achievements from Mark Brnovich's life.
Mark was born
· Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Government Appointment
In 2009, Brnovich was appointed Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, a position he held through 2013. The son of Serbian immigrants, he had previously worked as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona.
Government Appointment
In 2009, Brnovich was appointed Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, a position he held through 2013. The son of Serbian immigrants, he had previously worked as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona.
Election Victory
Brnovich was elected as the 26th Attorney General of Arizona in 2014, defeating incumbent Tom Horne in the Republican primary and Felecia Rotellini in the general election. He was inaugurated on January 5, 2015, and went on to serve two terms through 2023.
Election Victory
Brnovich was elected as the 26th Attorney General of Arizona in 2014, defeating incumbent Tom Horne in the Republican primary and Felecia Rotellini in the general election. He was inaugurated on January 5, 2015, and went on to serve two terms through 2023.
Legal Achievement
As Attorney General, Brnovich secured a notable .65 million consumer protection settlement with Theranos, Inc. in 2017 on behalf of Arizona consumers who were deceived by the blood-testing startup's fraudulent claims. The case was part of his broader focus on consumer protection advocacy.
Legal Achievement
As Attorney General, Brnovich secured a notable .65 million consumer protection settlement with Theranos, Inc. in 2017 on behalf of Arizona consumers who were deceived by the blood-testing startup's fraudulent claims. The case was part of his broader focus on consumer protection advocacy.
Political Campaign
In 2022, Brnovich was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate election in Arizona. Despite his high profile as a two-term Attorney General, he was unable to secure the party's nomination in a competitive primary field.
Political Campaign
In 2022, Brnovich was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate election in Arizona. Despite his high profile as a two-term Attorney General, he was unable to secure the party's nomination in a competitive primary field.
Diplomatic Nomination
In March 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Brnovich to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, a nod to his Serbian heritage as the son of Serbian immigrants. The nomination was later withdrawn in October 2025, shortly before Brnovich's passing in January 2026 at age 59.
Diplomatic Nomination
In March 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Brnovich to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, a nod to his Serbian heritage as the son of Serbian immigrants. The nomination was later withdrawn in October 2025, shortly before Brnovich's passing in January 2026 at age 59.
Mark Brnovich passed away
