America over their foreclosure practices and sue them on behalf of injured Arizona consumers. This action was considered significant because Bank of America was still in negotiations with 48 other state attorneys general over the same issue. Nevada joined Arizona in the lawsuit, and succeeding Attorney General Tom Horne announced that he would continue it. 2003–2004 Goddard's first year as Attorney General brought a lawsuit against Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. over alleged defects in the bulletproof vests used by Arizona police officers. The lawsuit alleged a violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. There were several important court decisions during these years, including May vs Brewer, Arizona Libertarian Party v. Bayless, and movement in the Flores vs Arizona lawsuit regarding Structured English Immersion. 2004–2005 Qwest Communications long standing consumer fraud lawsuit over telephone slamming was finally settled in 2004 with a $3.75 million fine and $800,000 in consumer restitution. The years 2004–2005 also saw the start of Goddard's investigations into suspected polygamists and government abuse in the neighboring communities of Colorado City, Arizona. He agreed to coordinate a joint investigation with Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. There was a string of 50 indictments against a Yuma, Arizona drug ring involving the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI, U.S. Border Patrol, Yuma County Attorney's Office, Yuma County Sheriff's Office and Arizona's Child Protective Services. Later political career 2010 gubernatorial campaign In 2010, Goddard ran for Governor of Arizona, and was unopposed in the Democratic party primary, going on to challenge incumbent Governor Jan Brewer in the general election. Earlier that year, in April 2010, Brewer had controversially signed into law Arizona SB 1070, which received national attention for its strict enforcement of immigration laws. Only one debate was held during the general election campaign. Goddard was unsuccessful in his attempt to defeat Brewer, losing by a nearly 12-point margin. 2014 Secretary of State campaign In 2014, Goddard ran for Secretary of State of Arizona, with the incumbent Republican Secretary of State Ken Bennett not able to run for reelection due to term limits. Goddard was unopposed in the Democratic primary, and was challenged by Republican State Senator Michele Reagan. Reagan defeated Goddard in the general election. See also 1990 Arizona gubernatorial election References External links Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Annual Reports to the people by the Arizona Attorney General |- |- |- |- 1947 births Living people American Unitarian Universalists