Both repeatedly have suggested that the 2020 election was rigged. "In spotlight of audit, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs announces run for Arizona governor". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 2, 2021. ^ "Lopez Concedes Democratic Primary for Governor, Hobbs Says Time to Look Ahead". August 3, 2022. ^ "Ahead of the primary, Hobbs looking forward to the general election". ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). They need to look at those voting machines all around this state before they certify any of the elections, she said. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 200; Townsend questioned the countys response on Monday, noting that she had previously been told to file a public records request for the information by the county. She added that untested, uncertified systems had been used in the tallying of ballots. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the [15] She is an adjunct faculty member of social work at Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona State University.[16]. } overflow-y: hidden; 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. height: 100%; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { The canvass is required by law and is the full accounting of ballots cast, Gates said. That meant the document did not meet the legal requirements of an enforceable legislative subpoena, he said. vertical-align: top; } font-style: italic; They are complicit.. Bisbee resident David Penrose just had one question about the meeting and that was about Supervisor Peggy Judd who called in through video conference. padding-bottom: 8px; She later attended Arizona State University, where she received a master's degree in social work in 1995. Ms. Hobbs called the measure an attack on Arizona voters.. width: 100% !important; display: block; "This was not a perfect election," he said. } She disagrees and said lawyers she spoke with disagree, that the subpoena wasnt lawfully issued. The results have been certified. Mondays canvass follows challenges and criticisms hurled at Maricopa County by conservative politicians and personalities in the weeks since Election Day. Katie Hobbs has vocally opposed the GOP-led audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results. 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. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. [45][46], On June 2, 2021, Hobbs announced her candidacy for governor of Arizona in the 2022 election to replace term-limited Republican governor Doug Ducey. width: 350px; The race's margin at least for now proves right the political forecasters who called the race a toss-up. PHOENIX Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs apologized Wednesday to the African-American policy adviser who recently won a multimillion-dollar jury award against the Arizona Senate for racial and sex discrimination. A second lawsuit to compel the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to certify the Nov. 8 election results was filed Monday evening by Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. overflow-y: hidden; The companys founder, Doug Logan, has come under scrutiny for his earlier promotion of election conspiracy theories. } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. font-size: 12px; The Republican National Committee made a statement slamming Hobbs for what they said was a "forced apology.". .percentage_number { Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. padding:7px 8px 8px; If enough signatures are gathered, a recall election will be held. To make her point, Hobbs pointed out that Anthony Kern had somehow been allowed to be one of the counters. Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. } Chairman Bill Gates previously said that the county would certify the results of the election, even as a handful of other counties delayed their canvasses. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { } max-width: 600px; The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. By again delaying a decision on certifying election results, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors has violated the law, opening the three members to felony charges. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs' office has promised to sue if the three-member Cochise board would not certify, repeatedly warning county officials that the law requires them to canvass the election tallies. "I know that we can build a campaign and a government that is inclusive, accountable and works for all Arizonans," Hobbs added. Whoever gets the most votes wins the office. .votebox_legend { In the case of state legislators, a recall petition may commence five days after the start of their first legislative session after their election. Campbells letter was signed by NAACP State President Charles Fanniel, former state lawmaker Art Hamilton, former Phoenix City Council member Michael Johnson, Arizona Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy and Reverend Warren Stewart Sr. of the First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix. [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. } In 2020, they favored Republicans. "I vote aye under duress, Gould said. [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. Smaller updates could come throughout the day from more rural counties. "[37] It accused the Arizona Senate of "conspiracy theories that fuel the fundraising schemes of those pulling your strings. 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.. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. .results_row { According to The Guardians Sam Levine, who observed the Maricopa County auditors this week, the election review is occurring at a slow and sleepy pace, and potentially dubious technology is being used to verify ballots. Monday is the deadline for counties to certify election results, and Cochise is not meeting again on election matters until Friday. Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials. font-size: 16px; .votebox-scroll-container { .votebox-results-metadata-p { Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic nominee for governor, saw slight growth in her advantage over Republican challenger Thursday, though the number of votes left to count was so significant it promised further seesawing in the race's margins. .results_text { 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. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1), New hunting and fishing license year begins in Montana, LeBron James, DeAaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race, Mother pleads for justice in Christmas Eve double homicide. They were supposed to certify, and they tabled it so that there is going to be apparently a debate of sorts," Whitney said. Example video title will go here for this video. Subscribe today. Arizona Republicans passed a measure on Tuesday to strip Democrat Katie Hobbs, the current secretary of state, of her ability to defend election lawsuits, a [27] In the 2018 election, she faced Republican nominee Steve Gaynor. WebMeet Governor Katie Hobbs | Office of the Arizona Governor. width: 100%; [63] In December 2022, she selected Allie Bones, the Arizona assistant secretary of state, as her chief of staff. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. .race_footer { And if that were not successful, the state canvass could move ahead Dec. 5 without the votes from Mohave County. She has been a professional social worker since 1992. 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. Barton practices political and government relationslawin the Phoenix area. overflow: hidden; Several Republicans have also announced their plans to run, including Kimberly Yee, who is currently the state treasurer, and Kari Lake, a former anchor for the local Fox television station. 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Hobbs also was on the ballot that year, running for her current position as secretary of state. } width: 100%; color: #6db24f; Arizona voters deserve to know their votes are still being counted", "Katie Hobbs, Steve Gaynor in dead heat to become Arizona's next secretary of state", "Gov. line-height: 1.5em; In Arizona, that harassment has caused some to leave their posts. width: 100%; width: 100% .race_header.libertarian { (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. All but one county, Cochise, did so. font-size: 12px; } Doug Ducey congratulates Katie Hobbs on winning Arizona secretary of state's race", "Constitution of Arizona: Article V, Section 6", "Arizona Review of 2020 Vote Is Riddled With Flaws, Says Secretary of State", "Arizona secretary of state assigned protection following death threats amid election audit", "Arizona Republican calls Trump 'deleted database' statement 'unhinged', "Cyber Ninjas, UV lights and far-right funding: inside the strange Arizona 2020 election 'audit', "Fact check-False claim from Trump about Maricopa County election database", "Arizona Senate president says 2020 recount would continue, despite strident objections from Maricopa County officials", "Arizona secretary of state may not let Maricopa County reuse voting machines after audit", "Arizona recount: Why Republicans are still tallying votes", "Doug Logan, the man behind the Cyber Ninjas Arizona audit, starred in an election conspiracy theory film alleging the CIA was behind election misinformation", "Final report from partisan Arizona review confirms Biden defeated Trump in Maricopa County last November | CNN Politics", "Republican Review of Arizona Vote Fails to Show Stolen Election", "Races for 2022 statewide offices taking shape", "Lopez Concedes Democratic Primary for Governor, Hobbs Says Time to Look Ahead", "Ahead of the primary, Hobbs looking forward to the general election", "Katie Hobbs will win Arizona governor's race, CNN projects, defeating Trump favorite Kari Lake | CNN Politics", "In Arizona Governor's Race, a Question Looms: 'Where's Katie? .votebox-results-cell--check { margin: 0px 10px; .results_row td { [58][59][60], Hobbs was sworn in on January 2, 2023, in a private ceremony, with a public ceremony scheduled for January 5. As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. Most Arizonans receive ballots by mail, and can return them via a mailbox, dropbox or by dropping them off on Election Day. In 2020, these ballots broke in favor of Trump, though they ultimately weren't enough to overcome President Joe Biden's early lead. But Deputy County Attorney Jeff Haws told the supervisors that if they delayed their vote beyond Monday, it could trigger legal action to compel the county to certify the election. She demanded that the lengthy, multifaceted list of questions for the county be answered by 9:30 a.m. Monday. top: 0px; That fundamental motivation inspired her to run for Secretary of State, after serving in the Arizona House of Representatives and Arizona Senate as minority leader. [36], Hobbs's complaints were echoed in a letter to the State Senate president Karen Fann from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, which had a 4-1 Republican majority. 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. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 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. "Hobbs forced apology smacks of pandering and desperation. Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. She was succeeded by Alston. If you certify today, the only thing youll be certifying is your own corruption, Bergquam said to applause. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has rejected a legislative subpoena seeking information about the Nov. 8 election, saying it wasnt properly issued.. Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. Hobbs, who was a state senator at the time of Adams' dismissal, testified during the civil trial that her termination was a "group decision" done by "consensus.". font-weight: 300; .votebox_bp_logo { height: 56px; width: 50%; The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any pain she caused to Talonya Adams, who successfully sued the Arizona Senate for racial discrimination. Hamadeh on Nov. 22 filed a legal complaint asking a judge not only to prevent certification of the Nov. 8 election results but, if appropriate, also to certify the election to Hamadeh. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The results have been certified. On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. A recall petition must be filed at the office in which the officer being recalled files for nomination. .votebox-scroll-container { Maricopa Countys five supervisors voted unanimously to certify the results of the Nov. 8 election after a tense four-hour public meeting filled with outbursts from the audience. A member of the Democratic Party, Hobbs served in the Arizona Senate from 2013 to 2019 and in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. font-weight: bold; .outer_percentage { [30][31] In the days to come, Gaynor's lead narrowed as more and more ballots were counted. Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. margin-top: 16px; Given what was known about Mr. Kern before this audit, and his inclusion regardless, one must wonder what procedures are truly being used to recruit and screen others involved in the counting of ballots, Hobbs wrote in the letter. But in 2018 they propelled Democrats, including Hobbs, to razor-thin statewide victories. } Arizona Gov. A member of the Democratic Party, Hobbs served in the Arizona Senate from 2013 to 2019 and in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. English voted against further delay of the canvass earlier Monday. Any votes returned close to Election Day take longer to count as officials must verify signatures and process the ballots themselves. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. text-align: center; font-size: 2em; Bill Gates, the boards chairman, told Townsend in a letter dated Nov. 27 that while the county would provide some of her requested information about the election, the subpoena didnt provide a reasonable time for a response and wasnt tethered to a hearing by the Senate. [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. [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. Secretary 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 justice and defending our Democracy. 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. position: relative; 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, 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 of the 2020 presidential election, announced on Wednesday that she was running for governor, portraying herself as a pragmatic leader who does not back down in the face of criticism and threats. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. "Why couldnt Peggy Judd be here and face the public instead of hiding behind her computer? he asked. } Sworn in January 2, 2023. .results_row td:first-child { Hobbs served one term in the House of Representatives and ran for state senate in 2012. But the efforts have largely turned off independent voters in the state, who make up roughly a third of the electorate there. padding-bottom: 0px; Hobbs was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2012 and reelected in 2016. Anyone can read what you share. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs apologized Wednesday to the Black policy adviser who recently won a jury award against the Arizona Senate for discrimination. 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. background-color: #ccc; https://t.co/kKoc3g02Io. He later led the International Prosecution Unit at the Arizona Attorney Generals Office. .inner_percentage.Republican { [67][68][13], Hobbs is Catholic. 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. width: 90%; I find that very disheartening.. "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". What are you hiding?, In reaction to the recent threats and harassment, Hobbs said on Twitter: The @ArizonaAudit and its far-right allies know their rhetoric will lead to this. County voting centers had issues with printers that left some ballots unable to be tabulated, or counted, at polling places. background-color: #db0000; So having a sitting Secretary of State not affirm not one but two federal jury verdicts is indicative of someone who should not be in government, Adams said. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. } text-align: center; Christine Rhodes, former county recorder, was present at the meeting and said it was bizarre.. 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. 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. 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. } [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. In the case of other elected officials, there is no six-month limit for subsequent terms in office.[4]. On Wednesday, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any harm she had done to Adams. 5 things to know about Arizona's Democratic governor", "Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State from Arizona", "Running Women Q&A: Katie Hobbs is Itching to Fight Voter Suppression", "New lawmaker profile: Rep. 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The Alliance, which previously won a suit blocking a planned hand recount of ballots in the county, also included a voter from the county as a plaintiff, and named Supervisors Peggy Judd, Tom Crosby and Anne English as defendants. Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? The bill, which has not yet been approved by the full Legislature, appears to specifically target Ms. Hobbs; it would expire in January of 2023, when her current term ends. As the states top election official, Hobbs was a frequent target of stolen election conspiracy theories and was harassed and threatened for her work and defense of the state's system. ", 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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced she is running in the states open gubernatorial race on Wednesday. This woman is frightening. Art Hamilton who is a former House Minority Leader announced he is supporting businessman Marco Lopez for Governor. color:white; Arizona needs to work for all. } In the primary race, Ms. Hobbs will face at least one other Democrat, Marco Lopez, a former mayor of Nogales, Ariz., who served as an aide in the Obama administration. } But the jobs not done. [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. color: #fff; The outcome of the recount, which is expected to take months, will not change Arizonas election results, Hobbss office has said. top: -5px; The Arizona G.O.P. A Nov. 16 board meeting saw numerous public speakers sharing frustration, conspiracies and their doubts over election integrity. Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. } Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. [61] Upon taking office, she became Arizona's fifth female governor, a record for U.S. Now, she brings her years of experience to the Office of the Secretary of State to ensure that it runs productively, and that Arizona elections are secure, fair and efficient. [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. As public comment got underway at Maricopa Countys Monday canvass meeting, numerous speakers called for an election redo. The vote comes after Supervisor Peggy Judd last week said she would certify election results, noting she found no problems with the countys tabulation machines. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. Katie Hobbs recall, Arizona Secretary of State (2021), States that have pre-petition signature requirements for recalls, Arizona Secretary of State election, 2018, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Katie_Hobbs_recall,_Arizona_Secretary_of_State_(2021)&oldid=8487853, Unsuccessful or mixed outcome recall efforts, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. .votebox-results-metadata { vertical-align: middle; 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] Given the tightness of the race, that also means media outlets like the Associated Press may not declare a winner for several days or more. She asks the court to require the supervisors to show a reason why her lawsuit should be dismissed, arguing the board clearly violated state law that requires certification by the 20th day after the election. margin: 8px auto; The commentary largely echoed that of a Nov. 16 meeting, where anger and disappointment over the midterm elections was on full display. 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. 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. Republicans in the State Legislature have struck back at Ms. Hobbs for her opposition to the recount. She originally did not want to run for state senate but did so due to redistricting. display: block; There were no incumbents in this race. Reading tea leaves based entirely on the election two years ago may ignore a decade of history before it, said Tony Cani, a Democratic consultant who worked on Biden's successful 2020 campaign. Instead, they are calling for a Friday special meeting with presentations from the Arizona secretary of state and a collection of people who earlier this month complained about problems with the accreditation of the firms that certify election tabulation machines. The jury also found she was retaliated against because she questioned why she was earning less than others who did the same work. position: relative; former wdbj7 anchors, news tribune woodbridge nj obituaries, wellness retreat for sale,
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