background-color: #db0000; display: inline-block; On March 8, 2017, Hobbs announced her candidacy for Arizona secretary of state. This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. } display: block; [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. The Cochise County supervisors voted 2-1 to delay past the Monday deadline to canvass their county's election, while Maricopa was still preparing to vote on its election and Mohave officials had delayed a decision until later in the day. height: 56px; Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to width: 100%; } There's all the assumptions people are making about the timing of this, and I just dont think we can make those assumptions.". "After disappearing for weeks, Katie Hobbs now recognizes she messed up so badly that shes issued a straight-to-camera apology video," RNC spokesperson Ben Petersen said. color: #fff; .race_footer { width: 100% Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs best known nationally for taking a stand against former President Donald Trumps claims of election fraud entered this Over 2 million votes cast by Arizonans already were counted, and more than 550,000 are left to tally, according to information collected by the Arizona Secretary of State's Office. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. } He referred to a Nov. 21 letter from the Secretary of State saying that if the board still has not certified by the Nov. 28 deadline it would disenfranchise Cochise County voters. In the days after last Novembers election, as Arizonas votes were being counted amid intense scrutiny and criticism from the Trump White House and its allies, Ms. Hobbs regularly appeared on television to provide updates on the counting process and defend the integrity of the states voting processes. Im deeply grateful for their support, Adams said. The majority of those are in Maricopa County, where ballots counted so far have favored Hobbs by about 4 percentage points. Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. But we were transparent about that.". background-color: green; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. font-weight: 200; width: 50px; Hobbs' Democratic opponents in the gubernatorial race have said her actions during Adams' termination raise doubt in her ability to lead the state. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. color:white; But with outside money seeking to influence the race factored in, $24.6 million boosted Hobbs' bid compared to $19.4 million backing Lake, according to the latest financial reports. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Arizona's 24th Governor. The other side isnt offering policies to make our lives better, theyre offering conspiracy theories that only make our lives worse, Ms. Hobbs said in her video. .votebox_bp_logo { } An effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. No signatures were filed with the secretary of state's office by the deadline. [1] [7], Hobbs was born in Tempe, Arizona. When they met Monday to canvass on the last day allowed by law, they considered a longer delay. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. .race_header.green { color: #6db24f; The meeting auditorium, usually close to empty at most board meetings, was fully packed when the board meeting began about 10 a.m. Maricopa Countys Board of Supervisors will meet Monday to canvass, or certify, election results in the states most populous voting jurisdiction. The recall may not be filed until after the elected official has been in office in his or her first term for at least six months. Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. } [47][48][49], Hobbs ran against former Customs and Border Protection chief of staff Marco Lopez and former state representative Aaron Lieberman in the Democratic primary. In a now-deleted tweet from December, for example, Logan said Trump got 200k more votes than previously reported in Arizona.. However, there is prosecutorial discretion, which could result in a smaller penalty if the supervisors are found guilty, attorney Jim Barton said. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat who has faced a barrage of criticism from Republicans about the 2020 election, is running for governor, width: 100%; "I know that we can build a campaign and a government that is inclusive, accountable and works for all Arizonans," Hobbs added. Last week the supervisors voted to delay the canvass in what they called a political statement to show their frustration with what they said were problems in Maricopa County. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; margin: 0px 10px; Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. [2] [63] In December 2022, she selected Allie Bones, the Arizona assistant secretary of state, as her chief of staff. letter-spacing: .03em; "[37] It accused the Arizona Senate of "conspiracy theories that fuel the fundraising schemes of those pulling your strings. .votebox { "The other side isn't offering policies to make our lives better, they're offering conspiracies that only make our lives worse," she says over news clips about the audit. [41], After consulting with the Department of Homeland Security and the Election Assistance Commission, Hobbs said she was told that it was impossible to know whether the voting machines the county turned over in response to the Senate subpoena had been compromised and that Dominion Voting Systems should re-certify them for future use. The law in question says any public official who refuses to carry out election law, or who knowingly violates law related to elections, is subject to a Class 6 felony. We cannot be certain who accessed the voting equipment and what might have been done to them, she wrote. overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 7px; 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. margin-bottom: 0px; The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. The results have been certified. It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. We did our job, she said in a video announcing her bid. Most Arizonans receive ballots by mail, and can return them via a mailbox, dropbox or by dropping them off on Election Day. } This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? [52][53] She declined to debate Lake, saying she wanted to deny Lake the opportunity to spread election denialism. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs speaks at a roundtable event in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2022. Some speakers were well-known figures within right-wing circles. } When youre under attack, some would have you believe you have two choices: fight or give in. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said shes been the target of multiple death threats amid the ongoing review and recount of 2020 election ballots in her state But the jobs not done. padding-bottom: 8px; Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. } "Late early" ballots generally refer to ballots dropped off on Election Day or received by elections officials in the days immediately prior. Mohave County supervisors reconvened at 2 p.m. and with little discussion voted 4-0 to canvass their election. padding:7px 8px 8px; Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. [17] She was a delegate for Hillary Clinton at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Katie Hobbs has vocally opposed the GOP-led audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results. Nevertheless, a total of 31% of the county's vote centers had problems with printers producing ballots too light to be read by on-site tabulators on Election Day. ', "Democrat Hobbs defends decision not to debate GOP's Lake in tight Arizona gubernatorial race | CNN Politics", "Democrat Katie Hobbs says no to Arizona governor debate", "Democrat Katie Hobbs defeats MAGA favorite Kari Lake in high-stakes race for governor in Arizona", "Election denier Kari Lake refuses to concede Arizona governor race she lost", "Kari Lake says she is 'exploring every avenue' to fight her loss, despite no sign of election-tilting problems", "Kari Lake declines to concede, says she's assembling legal team", https://wtop.com/government/2023/01/democrat-katie-hobbs-to-take-office-as-arizona-governor/, "Katie Hobbs gives victory speech, will become fifth female governor in Arizona", "Gov. Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said in a statement, Hobbs must do the right thing. She cant even correctly spell the name of her discrimination victim. padding-left: 8px; 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. font-size: 12px; [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. Lake, 53, used her decades on-camera to appeal to Arizonans, many of whom already knew her, and rose to prominence aligning herself with false claims of widespread election fraud. ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs 'very uncomfortable with minorities,' African-American aide says after winning discrimination case, I know that my initial response to the jury verdict fell short of taking real accountability for the pain Ive caused to Ms. Adams and many Arizonans. The board of supervisors responded in a letter calling the accusations "false, defamatory, and beneath the dignity of the Senate. With 12 of Arizona's 15 counties certifying the election so far, the Secretary of State's Office has confirmed it will file a legal action by the end of the day to force at least one county, Cochise, to certify its results. In addition to the lawsuits pending against Cochise County, at least two state races are heading to an official recount, and several questions and challenges linger from the Arizona Attorney General's Office, the state Republican Party and from some candidates themselves. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. She issued a scathing six-page letter detailing problems with the audit and has recommended that Maricopa County replace its voting machines and vote tabulators because of the lack of physical security and transparency around the process. About 1% of total ballots cast ultimately couldnt be counted at polling sites by those machines, officials said, but were later tallied at the countys elections center. Ms. Hobbs has repeatedly condemned the partisan recount as a dangerous threat to democracy and has assigned observers to track problems with the process. The Hobbs campaign refused multiple requests for an interview. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Kern is a former GOP state representative who led the Stop the Steal movement in Arizona and was photographed among the rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. President Joe Biden won the state in 2020 by approximately 10,000 votes and numerous state and county reviews and audits have revealed that the election system was secure and produced accurate results. margin: 0; She demanded that the lengthy, multifaceted list of questions for the county be answered by 9:30 a.m. Monday. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. } [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. Subscribe today. [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. background-color: #dac113; [13] She paid for college through scholarships and work-study programs. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona election 2022 recap: Deadline for counties to report results, Cochise supervisors, facing 2 lawsuits, plan to hire attorney even though no one got his OK, Cochise County sued twice after not certifying election results, Maricopa County certifies election after rowdy crowd objects, Maricopa County rejects Arizona lawmaker's subpoena but says it will answer election questions, Here are all of the challenges to Arizona's 2022 election so far, A second lawsuit to compel the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to certify the Nov. 8 election, The law in question says any public official who refuses to carry out election law, or who knowingly violates law related to elections, is subject to a Class 6 felony, issued their first official response to the challenges in a Sunday reply, last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results, could throw races that have been decided into chaos, Arizona election 2022 recap: Deadline for counties to report results, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. } Sen. Kelly Townsend, R-Apache Junction, issued the subpoena that was served to the county on Wednesday, adding another legal layer to concerns by some Republicans over Election Day problems with ballot readers at the polls. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Accept responsibility as well as fully explain how she will better uphold the values that are important to all Arizonans.. She has been honored with dozens of awards for her service. On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. Mr. Ducey is not eligible to run in the 2022 election because of term limits and the field to replace him is likely to be crowded. Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. 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Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. background-color: #ccc; Katie Hobbs, the Democratic secretary of state in Arizona, who gained national attention for her stalwart defense of the states electoral system in the aftermath This petition must be signed by the sponsors who swear an oath that all signatures collected will be valid signatures. font-weight: 100; A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. After graduating from law school, Secretary Fontes spent his career advocating for justice and fighting for those who are disadvantaged first as a prosecutor with the Denver District Attorney and then at the Maricopa County Attorneys office. Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969)[1][2] is an American politician and social worker serving as the 24th governor of Arizona since 2023. She widened the gap by Thursday evening, to just over 1 percentage point, as counties continued reporting early vote counts, including a big batch in Maricopa County. The lawsuit simply states that the supervisors' duty to canvass the election is not discretionary and the defendants should be ordered to complete the canvass. margin-top: 16px; Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. Recall supporters criticized Hobbs over violating her oath of office. padding-left: 0; "Hobbs forced apology smacks of pandering and desperation. I suppose the bottom line is the certification of the results of the general election did not take place, Rhodes said, adding that she works from the Democratic party. In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. IE 11 is not supported. But there is a third option: get the job done, Ms. Hobbs says in the video announcement. New results are expected Friday night. He said Arizona law requires a statement contesting the election to be filed five days after the state canvass. Fill out the webform below to request the Arizona Secretary of State's appearance. All but one county, Cochise, did so. The jury also found she was retaliated against because she questioned why she was earning less than others who did the same work. display: block; This woman is frightening. The commentary largely echoed that of a Nov. 16 meeting, where anger and disappointment over the midterm elections was on full display. This, however, hasnt deterred the Republican-led state Senate from forging ahead with yet another review and hand recount of all 2.1 million ballots cast in the county. She has disregarded the fundamental rights of Arizona citizens afforded by our United States and State of Arizona Constitution. Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the largest domestic violence centers in the U.S., the focus of her life has been to help others to gain security, to be heard, and to create better lives. This six-month limit does not apply to state legislators. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the In Arizona, that harassment has caused some to leave their posts. In the case of state legislators, a recall petition may commence five days after the start of their first legislative session after their election. That dwindled to a few thousand over GOP challenger and former television news anchor Kari Lake early Wednesday morning, but widened slightly later that evening. [21] She advocates ending domestic violence.[22]. .inner_percentage { led the Stop the Steal movement in Arizona. The number of signatures required to qualify a recall attempt for the ballot is 25 percent of the number of votes cast in the last election for that office. .percentage_number { } (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . [18], Hobbs served on the Phoenix Women's Commission and the Phoenix Human Services Commission. In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 crisis and amidst violent protests, Maricopa County saw record voter turnout, as well as record numbers of new voters registered for both parties. Supervisor Hildy Angius said she spent the recess talking with constituents, her congressman, Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, and even some candidates and came to realize she had no choice other than either to certify the election or essentially void the county's votes in the state canvass. During public comment, speakers called county leaders traitors, evil and vote traffickers., One said violent revolution was needed when peaceful processes like voting fail and another asked whether Supervisor Clint Hickman, whose family owns Hickmans Family Farms, had another chicken farm to burn down.. margin-bottom: .75em; Those are what remain to count and that could shift the race's leader in coming days. The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. states. Those addressing the board included Ben Bergquam of Real Americas Voice, a conservative television network, and podcaster Joe Oltmann of Colorado. Doug Ducey, a Republican, will leave office in January, turning over the helm of the state to Arizona's fifth female governor, whether its Lake or Hobbs ultimately declared the winner. Source. font-weight: bold; Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. The difference between candidates is less than half a percentage point, which automatically triggers a recount. The Hobbs response to supporters did not sit well with leaders in Arizonas African American community. Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. display: block; It also would put the county in a legal conflict with the state. } .electionsectionheading { She specializes in domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness. } She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. font-size: 2em; Ms. Hobbs has become a frequent fixture on cable news shows since the fall first as Arizonas vote count continued for several days after Election Day in November, and again this spring as Republicans conducted a widely criticized audit of ballots cast in Maricopa County. And theres a lot more work to be done., Im running for Governor to deliver transparency, accountability, and results for Arizonans -- just like Ive done my whole career.Join me: https://t.co/LM2sCDVynA pic.twitter.com/5y3QtFvYAk. Since then, multiple election audits have been conducted in Maricopa County, which is home to most of Arizonas voters but none of the audits has revealed any fraud or other irregularities. font-size: 12px; Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Hobbs credited her interest in politics to her involvement with Emerge Arizona and was inspired to run for office by the people she assisted as a social worker, believing they were not being heard by the government. Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. position: relative; Part of HuffPost Politics. font-size: 0.9em; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { But like Sinema, Hobbs bounced back after the late received early ballots in the state's urban centers were added to the count. Election officials across the country have faced a wave of violent threats since the 2020 election. Hobbs served one term in the House of Representatives and ran for state senate in 2012. top: 2px; Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Secretary Fontes is committed to preserving integrity in our elections, making voting easier for registered voters, and ensuring that Arizonas business community has a non-partisan partner in the Secretarys office. WebSecretary Fontes is a proud Arizona native, an honorable veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and the father of three daughters, who has spent a lifetime fighting for To make her point, Hobbs pointed out that Anthony Kern had somehow been allowed to be one of the counters. For example, U.S. Rep.-elect Juan Ciscomani, a Republican, could see his win in the 6th Congressional District flipped, with Democrat Kirsten Engel taking the seat. Hobbs has been one of the most vocal opponents of the audit, which shes lambasted as a farce. In a blistering Wednesday letter to Ken Bennett, who is serving as the liaison between auditors and the Arizona Senate, Hobbs said she had several concerns regarding the ongoing recount, including red flags concerning Cyber Ninjas and its processes. .results_row.winner { font-size: 12px; Cochise is the only one of Arizona's 15 counties not to certify its results. A campaign video announcing her run opens by referring to the attacks and death threats that she has faced in the wake of the election including armed protesters showing up at her home. No signatures were filed with the Arizona needs to work for all. Judd, along with fellow Republican Supervisor Tom Crosby,last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results. She disagrees and said lawyers she spoke with disagree, that the subpoena wasnt lawfully issued. Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. Doug Ducey (R) had assigned protection provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety to Hobbs and her family because of the recent threats. display: inline-block; On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. max-width: 75px; She toured the state speaking to voters in what she often described as a job interview, portraying herself as a change agent and fighter against everything from border cartels to the media. [23] Hobbs became minority leader in 2015 and served two terms in that position. padding-bottom: 8px; They were supposed to certify, and they tabled it so that there is going to be apparently a debate of sorts," Whitney said. } left: 0; .results_row td { } [3][4] She became Arizona's fifth female governor[5][6] on January 2, 2023. Its been almost six months since Ducey certified his states election results, which put Democrat Joe Biden ahead of then-President Donald Trump by 10,457 votes. Hobbs, a Democrat and former state legislator, was elected to head the secretary of states office in 2018 by a narrow margin and is the first Democrat to hold the position since 1995, according to Ballotpedia. If voting patterns from 2020 hold, and there are signs they will given Lake's strong support among voters who cast ballots in person on Election Day, she could surge into the lead as remaining ballots that were dropped off Tuesday are counted. They need to look at those voting machines all around this state before they certify any of the elections, she said. And if that were not successful, the state canvass could move ahead Dec. 5 without the votes from Mohave County. 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