In the case of other elected officials, there is no six-month limit for subsequent terms in office.[4]. Hobbs served one term in the House of Representatives and ran for state senate in 2012. of State Katie Hobbs (D)", "Arizona's Secretary of State rides bikes, will do Nogales Bicycle Classic", Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Governors and executives of U.S. states and territories, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Katie_Hobbs&oldid=1141223203, ASU College of Public Service & Community Solutions alumni, Democratic Party members of the Arizona House of Representatives, Women state constitutional officers of Arizona, Women state governors of the United States, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 00:13. } } "[37][38][39][40] Fann responded that the audit would continue when the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum site was next available. [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. She served as Senate minority leader from 2015 to 2019 and was elected secretary of state of Arizona in 2018. font-size: 2em; 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. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. .results_table { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. A "no" vote in the county in southeastern Arizona could throw races that have been decided into chaos. padding-left: 10px; They were supposed to certify, and they tabled it so that there is going to be apparently a debate of sorts," Whitney said. Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. 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. Arizonas 21st Secretary of State. Recall supporters criticized Hobbs over violating her oath of office. [21] She advocates ending domestic violence.[22]. Chairman Bill Gates said county officials are committed to a transparent election. Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. top: -1px; Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd is the key vote on the three-member board scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Monday to certify the border county's election results. .votebox-results-cell--number { .inner_percentage.Democratic { } padding-bottom: 8px; The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. Katie Hobbs defeated Steve Gaynor in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 6, 2018. How Arizona's secretary of 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. Major updates on newly counted votes are expected each evening, and officials in the state's most populous counties with the most votes outstanding have said their work could take days. Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! To make her point, Hobbs pointed out that Anthony Kern had somehow been allowed to be one of the counters. letter-spacing: 0.03em; display: inline; Im deeply grateful for their support, Adams said. } 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.. 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. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. } background: #4c4c4c; [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. .inner_percentage { The Republican National Committee made a statement slamming Hobbs for what they said was a "forced apology.". Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs best known nationally for taking a stand against former President Donald Trumps claims of election fraud entered this The race's margin at least for now proves right the political forecasters who called the race a toss-up. He later led the International Prosecution Unit at the Arizona Attorney Generals Office. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. font-size: 12px; overflow-x: scroll; [33], Hobbs was sworn in as secretary of state on January 7, 2019. The Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans filed a suit in Cochise County Superior Court on Monday asking for an order to county supervisors to canvass their election by Thursday. [3][4] She became Arizona's fifth female governor[5][6] on January 2, 2023. Ms. Hobbs has repeatedly condemned the partisan recount as a dangerous threat to democracy and has assigned observers to track problems with the process. It also would put the county in a legal conflict with the state. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. 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. Sworn in January 2, 2023. 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. padding-left: 0; [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. Printers used at Maricopa County polling sites on Election Day were tested in advance and used the same settings as in previous elections, according to election officials. height: 22px; margin-bottom:16px; Earlier today a man called my office saying I deserve to die and wanting to know what she is wearing so shell be easy to get. It was one of at least three such threats today.Then a man who Ive never seen before chased me and my staffer outside of our office. Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said in a statement, Hobbs must do the right thing. Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. On March 8, 2017, Hobbs announced her candidacy for Arizona secretary of state. If youre an elected official, youre not above the law, he said. Election officials have expressed concerns about the audit, which is being led by Cyber Ninjas, a private cybersecurity firm based in Florida. A Nov. 16 board meeting saw numerous public speakers sharing frustration, conspiracies and their doubts over election integrity. That would "certainly disenfranchise" voters, she said. 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] Biden edged out Trump by more than 2 percentage points or about 45,000 votes in Maricopa County. text-align: left; Katie Hobbs did not come to play. This six-month limit does not apply to state legislators. [23] Hobbs became minority leader in 2015 and served two terms in that position. top: -5px; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. An additional court hearing was scheduled for later this week. 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. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Like 2020, this race could offer its own surprises, too. 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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. That meant the document did not meet the legal requirements of an enforceable legislative subpoena, he said. [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. Republicans in the State Legislature have struck back at Ms. Hobbs for her opposition to the recount. display: inline-block; His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. 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. font-style: italic; Judd, along with fellow Republican Supervisor Tom Crosby,last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { 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. Monday is the deadline for counties to certify election results, and Cochise is not meeting again on election matters until Friday. Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. 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. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { On November 16, Hobbs was officially declared the winner by a margin of 20,000 votes. [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. [42] While the Arizona Senate's contractor was in possession of the machines that had been subpoenaed, the county spent over $20,000 to lease other machines in order to conduct two local elections, and the costs of re-certifying the surrendered machines after their return would be in the six-figure range; however, the Senate signed an agreement with the county that said the county is not liable for any damages to the equipment while in the Senate's custody, so it is unclear whether the county would be liable for the costs. But like Sinema, Hobbs bounced back after the late received early ballots in the state's urban centers were added to the count. Ducey's Illegal Shipping Container Wall is Worse Than You Can Imagine", "Arizona Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs appoints Allie Bones as chief of staff", "A Jewish woman will soon hold powerful and prized job in Arizona politics", "Patrick T. Goodman, LPC | Phoenix Children's Hospital", "The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Secy. background-color: #db0000; She was awarded more than $2 million in damages, which will be knocked down to $300,000 due to a federal statute. 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. Anyone can read what you share. WebMeet Governor Katie Hobbs | Office of the Arizona Governor. top: 2px; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { 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. In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. font-size: 1.25em; Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969) is an American politician and social worker who is the governor-elect of Arizona, having been elected in 2022. She has served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona since 2019. Her bid was at times notable for its fumbles, especially for its handling of controversies including discrimination cases Hobbs was involved in while she was a state senate leader and her refusal to debate Lake. She also expressed concerns about the people who had been hired to do the counting. } .inner_percentage.Green { 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. 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. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .results_row td { She has been a professional social worker since 1992. display: table; } } 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. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. The recount is expected to start after the secretary of state certifies the election Dec. 5. The Democrat faced a barrage of attacks from Trump supporters who tried to falsely contend the 2020 election was stolen. 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. But the jobs not done. Arizona needs to work for all. "I vote aye under duress, Gould said. height: 50px; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs speaks at a roundtable event in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2022. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the vertical-align: top; } 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. The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. Arizona Gov. 100% remote. .votebox-results-metadata-p { 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. But Arizona Republicans have continued to stoke former President Donald Trump's stolen election lie by pursuing a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. 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. PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12px; In the U.S. Senate race that year, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema initially trailed GOP rival Martha McSally in election night counts. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. 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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. One big outstanding question is whom those remaining votes will favor, which is somewhat unpredictable in the purple state. 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. .race_header.green { Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. 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. As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. .non_result_row { padding-bottom: 8px; display: block; 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.". [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. Read Hobbs' full statement on the matter here. Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? 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.". Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Before seeking elected office, Hobbs participated in political leadership programs in multiple organizations, including Valley Leadership, Emerge Arizona, and the Center for Progressive Leadership. No signatures were filed with the secretary of state's office by the deadline.[1]. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. Register to Vote / Update Your Voter Information, Requerimientos de la Prueba de Ciudadana, Information for Recently Naturalized Citizens, Information for Members of Federally Recognized Tribes, Sign a Candidate Petition or Give $5 Qualifying Contribution, Contact Information for County Election Officials, Make An Electronic Campaign Finance Filing, Ballot Measure Committee campaign finance reports, Requirements for Paid & Non-Resident Circulators, Information about Recognized Political Parties, Historical Election Results & Information, Professional Employment Organizations (PEO). overflow-y: auto; They live in Phoenix with their two kids, Hannah and Sam, and their dog and cats. background-color: #dac113; The companys founder, Doug Logan, has come under scrutiny for his earlier promotion of election conspiracy theories. Legal help: Cochise supervisors, facing 2 lawsuits, plan to hire attorney even though no one got his OK, Court challenges:Cochise County sued twice after not certifying election results, 'Safe, secure and accurate':Maricopa County certifies election after rowdy crowd objects, Subpoena follow-up:Maricopa County rejects Arizona lawmaker's subpoena but says it will answer election questions, Raising questions:Here are all of the challenges to Arizona's 2022 election so far. font-weight: 200; } As public comment got underway at Maricopa Countys Monday canvass meeting, numerous speakers called for an election redo. Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { English voted against further delay of the canvass earlier Monday. Hobbs outraised Lake ahead of the November election and outspent her in the cycle, too, at $12.1 million compared to $8.6 million. [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. Hobbs has positioned herself as a key defender of the states election system and opponent of the audit and her announcement video suggests she will seek to capitalize on that fight in her bid. .election_results_text { 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. "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. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. She cant even correctly spell the name of her discrimination victim. Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. 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. margin-right: 12px; [67][68][13], Hobbs is Catholic. .race_header.libertarian { Part of HuffPost Politics. Ms. Hobbs called the measure an attack on Arizona voters.. After Ms. Hobbs sued them, Republicans passed a measure to strip her of her ability to defend election lawsuits, instead giving that power to the attorney general, also a Republican. padding-bottom: 3px; 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] 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. width: 100% !important; 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. 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. 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