Author Nancy Hicks Marshall announced the release of her new book 'Six Who Stopped the Steal,' which chronicles the actions of six Maricopa County, Arizona, officials who certified the valid results of the 2020 presidential election. The book launch coincides with a press conference scheduled for January 6, 2026, outside the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Auditorium in Phoenix, aimed at restoring respect for elected officials who follow the law.
The work focuses on six men in Maricopa County—the fifth largest county in the U.S. and a critical swing state—who stood up for the Constitution and integrity during a tumultuous period. On November 20, 2020, five men certified the election results for winner Joe Biden, with others in the Arizona House and Senate preventing an illegal reversal. These individuals faced multiple threats to their lives for their actions.
Marshall, a multiple award-winning author, began researching the story in 2021 after being shocked by the treatment of these officials, only one of whom is a Democrat, by fellow Republicans. Her previous experience includes defending activists arrested in the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors auditorium in 2009, which inspired her novel 'A Dry Hate' that won first prize for fiction at state and national levels. More information about her work is available at her website https://NuggetPress.com.
The book delves into each man's personal history, exploring moments from their youth that shaped their integrity as public servants. Marshall also provides a clear description of the election process, addressing what she terms 'monsters'—factors that cause people to reject undeniable evidence—which were prevalent in 2020 amid events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Early endorsements praise the book as a testament to honesty and a valuable resource for students, historians, and psychologists. Marshall cites related readings for context, including 'The God of Monkey Science' on science denial, 'The Big Truth' for an academic perspective, and Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Emperor's New Clothes' as a reminder that children often see truth more clearly than adults.
The ebook version will be available for $0.99 through January 6, 2026, on Amazon.com. Marshall's other award-winning books include 'The Rattler's Tale' for elementary students, 'A Dry Hate' for adults, and 'Finding Zachariah in a Community Garden,' with hundreds of copies of the latter purchased by the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden for fundraising. She avoids overly private or violent content, making her works accessible to young readers.
This story matters because it underscores the importance of election integrity and the courage of public servants in upholding democratic processes, especially in a polarized political climate. The implications include reinforcing trust in electoral systems and highlighting the personal risks faced by those who defend legal and constitutional norms, which is crucial for the stability of democratic institutions worldwide.
