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. Monday is the deadline for counties to certify election results, and Cochise is not meeting again on election matters until Friday. Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? 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. .results_row td:first-child { background-color: #db0000; Hobbs is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers professional organization. top: 2px; She disagrees and said lawyers she spoke with disagree, that the subpoena wasnt lawfully issued. } They are complicit.. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. 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. Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. A "no" vote in the county in southeastern Arizona could throw races that have been decided into chaos. } KNXV-TV reported Friday that Arizona Gov. letter-spacing: .03em; Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. font-size: 20px; The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. color:white; The board of supervisors is playing a big game of chicken with the Secretary of State. In the case of other elected officials, there is no six-month limit for subsequent terms in office.[4]. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. Source. Support local journalism. } 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. 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. color: #6db24f; But like Sinema, Hobbs bounced back after the late received early ballots in the state's urban centers were added to the count. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. New results are expected Friday night. 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. Hobbs, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time, testified in court saying Adams was fired for performance-related issues. letter-spacing: 0.03em; The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. 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. height: 100%; But in 2018 they propelled Democrats, including Hobbs, to razor-thin statewide victories. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { With the verdicts finding her culpable for race and sex discrimination and retaliatory termination, for her to say these other things is dishonest, Adams said. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. Katie Hobbs, Arizonas secretary of state, said Wednesday she would caution campaigns against celebrating victories at the moment, saying there are many Now she's getting her job back - and $350K, Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. Like 2020, this race could offer its own surprises, too. The failure to certify on Monday could bring threatened legal action from the secretary of state as well as from national groups. 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. 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. I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. 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, she announced in a video Wednesday morning. padding-left: 10px; 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 represented the 24th legislative district. margin-bottom: 0px; Jane C. Timm is a senior reporter for NBC News. 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. width: 50px; 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. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { 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. 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 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! } } "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any pain she caused to Talonya Adams, who successfully sued the Arizona Senate for racial discrimination. 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. 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 a Republican-led effort whose legitimacy has been questioned by Hobbs and other election officials. This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. An additional court hearing was scheduled for later this week. Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. z-index:1; Some of the people unhappy with election were allowed into the auditorium. 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. 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. height: 50px; background-color: grey; [61] Upon taking office, she became Arizona's fifth female governor, a record for U.S. She would be more than happy to hold a Senate hearing if thats what the county requires, she said. The majority of those are in Maricopa County, where ballots counted so far have favored Hobbs by about 4 percentage points. The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. No signatures were filed with the secretary of state's office by the deadline.[1]. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Monday was the deadline for Arizona's 15 counties to report results of the Nov. 8 election to the Secretary of State's Office. font-size: 0.9em; A Nov. 16 board meeting saw numerous public speakers sharing frustration, conspiracies and their doubts over election integrity. max-width: 75px; All but one county, Cochise, did so. padding-bottom: 8px; Conradson uploaded a video to Twitter on Thursday showing him following Hobbs and another woman as they walked quickly toward the entrance of a building. Hobbs was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2012 and reelected in 2016. On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. And dozens of local races, from city elections to school boards to judges, would not have any certified votes. padding-bottom: 0px; She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. text-align: center; I find that very disheartening.. "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. } overflow-y: auto; position: relative; [14], Hobbs was the chief compliance officer for Sojourner Center, one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. The Democrat faced a barrage of attacks from Trump supporters who tried to falsely contend the 2020 election was stolen. [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. Arizonans deserve a leader who owns up to her mistakes. 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. 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. display: block; This petition must be signed by the sponsors who swear an oath that all signatures collected will be valid signatures. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. Phoenix passes policy to protect renters from income discrimination, 'This is a human rights issue': Phoenix approves policy to protect renters from income discrimination, Winter storm updates: ADOT advises against traveling in 'extreme weather conditions', Nieve para el norte de Arizona y lluvia en el valle debido a la tormenta invernal, Katie Hobbs 'very uncomfortable with minorities,' African-American aide says after winning discrimination case, Fired African-American staffer took on AZ Senate. She has disregarded the fundamental rights of Arizona citizens afforded by our United States and State of Arizona Constitution. [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. The results have been certified. padding-bottom: 5px; "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). .indicate_scroll { [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. [62][5] She has pledged to remove the illegal border wall made of shipping containers that is being built in the Coronado National Forest without authorization from the United States Forest Service. RELATED: Fired African-American staffer took on AZ Senate. Once the tallies are certified, they will be sent to the Arizona Secretary of States Office, which will do its own canvass on Dec. 5. top: 0px; padding-left: 8px; It could take days or longer to know the answer. The canvass is required by law and is the full accounting of ballots cast, Gates said. .inner_percentage.Republican { width: 350px; That would "certainly disenfranchise" voters, she said. [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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs speaks at a roundtable event in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2022. We cannot be certain who accessed the voting equipment and what might have been done to them, she wrote. The Republican National Committee made a statement slamming Hobbs for what they said was a "forced apology.". .race_header.green { Secretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. IE 11 is not supported. She has been honored with dozens of awards for her service. padding-bottom: 7px; 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. } font-size: 12px; border-radius: 50%; Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. text-align: left; Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. [33], Hobbs was sworn in as secretary of state on January 7, 2019. 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. If you certify today, the only thing youll be certifying is your own corruption, Bergquam said to applause. padding-left: 0; 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. He said Arizona law requires a statement contesting the election to be filed five days after the state canvass. 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. padding-left: 0; } The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. 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. [52][53] She declined to debate Lake, saying she wanted to deny Lake the opportunity to spread election denialism. Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. } 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. On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. display: block; 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). Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. [3][4] She became Arizona's fifth female governor[5][6] on January 2, 2023. [7], Hobbs was born in Tempe, Arizona. 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. overflow-x: auto; font-size: 2em; font-size: 16px; 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. In a now-deleted tweet from December, for example, Logan said Trump got 200k more votes than previously reported in Arizona.. "Why couldnt Peggy Judd be here and face the public instead of hiding behind her computer? he asked. 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. She specialized in domestic violence and worked for one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. 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. overflow-y: hidden; 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. width: 100%; "[37][38][39][40] Fann responded that the audit would continue when the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum site was next available. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. margin: 0; 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 th.votebox-results-cell--text { width: 35px !important; background-color: #ccc; ", 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. 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. [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. PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. led the Stop the Steal movement in Arizona. } position: absolute; position: relative; 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. "Late early" ballots generally refer to ballots dropped off on Election Day or received by elections officials in the days immediately prior. } padding-bottom: 3px; vertical-align: top; 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. They recessed their meeting and planned to reconvene at 2 p.m. People who attended the Cochise County meeting Monday were confused by the decision and what it means. WebSecretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. 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. } } } } Im here to solve problems.. Looking back at 2018 offers a different pattern. position: relative; "This was not a perfect election," he said. She served as Senate minority leader from 2015 to 2019 and was elected secretary of state of Arizona in 2018. margin-right: 10px; 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 Hobbs, a Democrat and the states top election official, said Thursday that a man had called her office saying I deserve to die and wanting to know what she is wearing so shell be easy to get. Hobbs said that it was one of at least three such threats today.. [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. background-color: #003388; Hobbs, the secretary of state and a former lawmaker, saw a large lead of more than 180,000 votes when initial counts were posted Tuesday night. The Hobbs response to supporters did not sit well with leaders in Arizonas African American community. She has been a professional social worker since 1992. margin-bottom: .75em; In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. Those addressing the board included Ben Bergquam of Real Americas Voice, a conservative television network, and podcaster Joe Oltmann of Colorado. If enough signatures are gathered, a recall election will be held. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced she is running in the states open gubernatorial race on Wednesday. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Those are what remain to count and that could shift the race's leader in coming days. width: 100%; Arizonas 21st Secretary of State. 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 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. 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. No signatures were filed with the That would mean county judges, treasurer and others could not be seated in January. float: left; 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. 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. 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. In closing remarks, supervisors stressed that the election was secure and accurate. Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said in a statement, Hobbs must do the right thing. The suspenseful days that followed saw the candidates exchanging leads until those early ballots that were counted and ultimately pushed Sinema, the Democrat, to victory. 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