color: #888; She also expressed concerns about the people who had been hired to do the counting. Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. an array of forces has bolstered this groups presence in Congress and state legislatures, almost single-handedly cost Democrats their House majority, hoping New York can deliver the party back to power, the economy was a bigger problem than cultural issues. display: inline-block; 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. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. The Friday meeting, proposed by Supervisor Tom Crosby, could be a reprise of a Nov. 18 meeting at which three men who dont live in Cochise County alleged the firms that verify election tabulation machines werent properly accredited. The Democrat faced a barrage of attacks from Trump supporters who tried to falsely contend the 2020 election was stolen. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. padding-left: 16px; [56][57] After the election, Lake refused to concede, and was reported to be assembling a legal team to contest the election results. } display: block; The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. Accept responsibility as well as fully explain how she will better uphold the values that are important to all Arizonans.. Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. margin: 8px auto; [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. Democratic Supervisor Ann English has indicated she doesn't support a delay in certification. As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. 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. } Whether anyone will pursue criminal charges is unclear, but it is likely Secretary of State Katie Hobbs office will refer the matter to state or county prosecutors. border: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom:16px; 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. 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. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. padding-top: 8px; text-align: center; [21] She advocates ending domestic violence.[22]. 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. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. 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. font-size: 1.25em; In the case of state legislators, a recall petition may commence five days after the start of their first legislative session after their election. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. Barton practices political and government relationslawin the Phoenix area. Adams has criticized Hobbs' responses to the verdict and called her out for not taking more responsibility. } [58][59][60], Hobbs was sworn in on January 2, 2023, in a private ceremony, with a public ceremony scheduled for January 5. Election workers were actively implementing a settings change to solve the problem by 11:30 a.m., they said Monday. margin-bottom: 4px; 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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the The companys founder, Doug Logan, has come under scrutiny for his earlier promotion of election conspiracy theories. Kory Langhofer argued for Hamadeh that it was not too early to file suit for a variety of reasons, including that the answer to some questions addressed in the lawsuit needed to be determined before the recount. Hobbs, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time, testified in court saying Adams was fired for performance-related issues. width: 100% .inner_percentage.Green { 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. .votebox_bp_logo { 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. Looking back at 2018 offers a different pattern. In the U.S. Senate race that year, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema initially trailed GOP rival Martha McSally in election night counts. [7], Hobbs was born in Tempe, Arizona. display: inline-block; In Arizona, that harassment has caused some to leave their posts. line-height: 1.5em; Smaller updates could come throughout the day from more rural counties. background-color: #f9d334; background-color: #db0000; The Hobbs campaign refused multiple requests for an interview. 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. 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The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. She added that untested, uncertified systems had been used in the tallying of ballots. And if that were not successful, the state canvass could move ahead Dec. 5 without the votes from Mohave County. background-color: #f4f4f4; Ms. Hobbs, a Democrat who gained prominence for defending the states election system, has condemned a Republican recount currently underway, calling it a threat to democracy. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. They live in Phoenix with their two kids, Hannah and Sam, and their dog and cats. "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. All but one county, Cochise, did so. In her complaint, Hobbs said the Cochise board's decision to let Monday's deadline for certification lapse without any action "disenfranchises tens of thousands of voters in Cochise County.". Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. position: relative; Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. background-color: #ccc; font-size: 12px; .results_row { She represented the 24th legislative district. On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. } 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. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; .results_row td:first-child { padding-bottom: 8px; 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. } In the case of other elected officials, there is no six-month limit for subsequent terms in office.[4]. color:white; IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. } } font-style: italic; The Secretary of State's office previously said it would file a legal action to compel wayward counties to follow the law and affirmed that Monday after the decision in Bisbee by the Cochise supervisors. [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. 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. 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. [61] Upon taking office, she became Arizona's fifth female governor, a record for U.S. [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. WebAn 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. In a now-deleted tweet from December, for example, Logan said Trump got 200k more votes than previously reported in Arizona.. The Republican National Committee made a statement slamming Hobbs for what they said was a "forced apology.". 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. Most Arizonans receive ballots by mail, and can return them via a mailbox, dropbox or by dropping them off on Election Day. A federal jury determined Talonya Adams, 45, was fired by the state Senate in 2015 because she complained that her low pay was the result of racial and sex discrimination. She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. If the incumbent wins he/she remains in office and no other recall can take place during that term unless the proponents pay the cost of the prior recall election. font-size: 12px; If the county's election is not canvassed by Dec. 5, the statewide canvass will move ahead without the missing county or counties' votes, the Secretary of State's Office has said. Hobbs also was on the ballot that year, running for her current position as secretary of state. 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. color: #fff; 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. 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. background-color: #003388; Heres how. 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. I dont think thats what our founders had in mind when they used the democratic process to elect our leaders, our form of self-governance. Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the Elected November 15, 2022. We ask all persons, especially people of color, to reconsider any support for Katie Hobbs to become the next governor of Arizona, wrote Clovis Campbell, the publisher of the Arizona Informant, the states only weekly black newspaper. padding-left: 0; Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. 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. Source. "[37][38][39][40] Fann responded that the audit would continue when the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum site was next available. Auditors, Levine added, are also searching for traces of bamboo on the ballots an apparent response to the baseless conspiracy theory that China imported ballots to influence the election. [64][65], Hobbs is married to Patrick Goodman, whom she met at church in 1992 and married in 1996. Before seeking elected office, Hobbs participated in political leadership programs in multiple organizations, including Valley Leadership, Emerge Arizona, and the Center for Progressive Leadership. 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! 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.". .electionsectionheading { [14], Hobbs was the chief compliance officer for Sojourner Center, one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. 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. Hobbs resigned her seat in the State Senate on January 7, 2019, after being elected secretary of state. 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. } Mohave County supervisors reconvened at 2 p.m. and with little discussion voted 4-0 to canvass their election. text-align: center; 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. position: absolute; [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. } display: table; He yelled at Hobbs: Why are you working so hard to shut the audit down? In a six-page letter, Hobbs wrote that the audit's chain of custody was lacking, calling it "a significant departure from standard best practices. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. In closing remarks, supervisors stressed that the election was secure and accurate. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to 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. position: absolute; [33], Hobbs was sworn in as secretary of state on January 7, 2019. Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic nominee for governor, saw slight growth in her advantage over Republican challenger Thursday, though the number of votes left Katie Hobbs, Arizona Secretary of State, Announces Bid for Governor, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/02/us/politics/katie-hobbs-arizona-governor.html. Katie Hobbs did not come to play. Katie Hobbs, Arizonas secretary of state, said Wednesday she would caution campaigns against celebrating victories at the moment, saying there are many [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. .votebox { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Contact our sales team. She demanded that the lengthy, multifaceted list of questions for the county be answered by 9:30 a.m. Monday. font-size: 0.9em; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Randall Warner asked the various parties involved to share their perspective on the timeliness of the lawsuit filed by Republican Abe Hamadeh. Source. has largely doubled down on the baseless accusation that the election was stolen from former President Donald J. Trump, with the state party going as far as censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey, for not being sufficiently loyal by declining to back the attempt to subvert the election. .results_text { Recall supporters criticized Hobbs over violating her oath of office. [27] In the 2018 election, she faced Republican nominee Steve Gaynor. The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. .inner_percentage.Republican { The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. Example video title will go here for this video. [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. State schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman would come out the winner in her reelection bid, denying Republican Tom Horne a win. They refused to do theirs. .indicate_scroll { position: relative; } She specializes in domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness. 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. background-color: #dac113; That would mean county judges, treasurer and others could not be seated in January. 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. "This was not a perfect election," he said. 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. Hobbs' Democratic opponents in the gubernatorial race have said her actions during Adams' termination raise doubt in her ability to lead the state. censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey. padding-bottom: 0px; Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. [34], In 2021, the Arizona Senate Republicans provided $150,000 to fund an audit aimed at contesting the 2020 presidential election results in Maricopa County. Her race against Republican Steve Gaynor was so tight that the Associated Press initially and erroneously called it for Gaynor, who held a lead on election night. overflow-y: hidden; Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. [44] The auditors released a report in September 2021, finding no proof of fraud and that their ballot recount increased Biden's margin of victory by 360 votes. 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