title: John Kaites
text: # 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.
  
  ## 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. In 2011, Kaites attempted to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes. he also serves on the Whitworth University Board of Trustees. In 2019, Kaites applied for the vacant position of Maricopa County Attorney, but the position went to Allister Adel.
  
  ## Attorney General race
  
  Kaites ran for Arizona Attorney General in 1998, losing in the Republican primary to Tom McGovern after running controversial advertisements against McGovern.
  
  