Election workers were actively implementing a settings change to solve the problem by 11:30 a.m., they said Monday. width: 100%; It also means that Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who is named in the lawsuit, must refuse to accept for filing, verification, or certification any petition in support of these three referendums. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. 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. Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. font-size: 12px; As Recorder, Secretary Fontes revolutionized the election system by ensuring that every eligible Arizonan had the access they needed to vote. font-weight: 300; WebMeet Governor Katie Hobbs | Office of the Arizona Governor. Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. This is too little, too late. display: inline-block; [33], Hobbs was sworn in as secretary of state on January 7, 2019. 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. Both repeatedly have suggested that the 2020 election was rigged. All but one county, Cochise, did so. 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. padding-left: 10px; 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. [18] Goodman is a child therapist at Phoenix Children's Hospital. } [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. } 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 instead focused on her experience and defense of election processes, often casting the race as a choice between "sanity and chaos" and a vote for her as necessary to preserve democracy. Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. } Hobbs resigned her seat in the State Senate on January 7, 2019, after being elected secretary of state. padding-left: 8px; A recall petition must be filed at the office in which the officer being recalled files for nomination. Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. The recall may not be filed until after the elected official has been in office in his or her first term for at least six months. font-weight: 200; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. 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. In 2020, they favored Republicans. [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. font-size: 2em; padding-top: 8px; Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. font-size: 1.25em; padding:7px 8px 8px; The canvass is required by law and is the full accounting of ballots cast, Gates said. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to The race's margin at least for now proves right the political forecasters who called the race a toss-up. RELATED: Fired African-American staffer took on AZ Senate. Sworn in January 2, 2023. We cannot be certain who accessed the voting equipment and what might have been done to them, she wrote. text-align: center; overflow-x: auto; } margin-top: 16px; } This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. Secretary Fontes is committed to preserving integrity in our elections, making voting easier for registered voters, and ensuring that Arizonas business community has a non-partisan partner in the Secretarys office. background-color: #003388; } [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. } And if that were not successful, the state canvass could move ahead Dec. 5 without the votes from Mohave County. float: left; background: #4c4c4c; Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. 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. With 12 of Arizona's 15 counties certifying the election so far, the Secretary of State's Office has confirmed it will file a legal action by the end of the day to force at least one county, Cochise, to certify its results. Im here to solve problems.. ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. 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. } if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 395,436 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. margin: 0; display: block; She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Fann, referring to one of Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, contended that the county had deleted an entire database. Fill out the webform below to request the Arizona Secretary of State's appearance. Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. 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. It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. font-weight: bold; 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. 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. width: 100% 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. 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. Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. Hobbs limited access to reporters, sometimes going out of her way to avoid them, and held small-scale campaign events. [27] In the 2018 election, she faced Republican nominee Steve Gaynor. color: #fff; "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". } Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. color: #888; padding-bottom: 3px; Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said in a statement, Hobbs must do the right thing. 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. 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. Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. overflow-y: auto; On Sunday, she wavered, saying she had more questions. [15] She is an adjunct faculty member of social work at Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona State University.[16]. 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. } .votebox { Anyone can read what you share. } 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. The decision means the county won't meet its deadline to report results to the state. 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. 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. .votebox_legend { margin-bottom:16px; The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. But some political observers are hesitant to assume that, noting that 2020 upended voting patterns amid unprecedented circumstances, namely fears around voting during the COVID-19 pandemic and Donald Trump's sowing of distrust in election systems. Hobbs served one term in the House of Representatives and ran for state senate in 2012. 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. } color: #6db24f; When they met Monday to canvass on the last day allowed by law, they considered a longer delay. Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). Some of the people unhappy with election were allowed into the auditorium. Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. The Hobbs response to supporters did not sit well with leaders in Arizonas African American community. overflow-y: hidden; As public comment got underway at Maricopa Countys Monday canvass meeting, numerous speakers called for an election redo. 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. 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. [64][65], Hobbs is married to Patrick Goodman, whom she met at church in 1992 and married in 1996. WebAn effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. ', 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. letter-spacing: .03em; 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. An effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. She was succeeded by Alston. background-color: #6db24f; 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-style: italic; 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. width: 50%; .results_row td:first-child { } While the county was compiling some of the answers to her massive requests, he added, more than 10 of her 31 numbered requests in the document asked for items outside the scope of a lawful legislative subpoena. 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. [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. Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. } The recount is expected to start after the secretary of state certifies the election Dec. 5. Arizona Gov. That dwindled to a few thousand over GOP challenger and former television news anchor Kari Lake early Wednesday morning, but widened slightly later that evening. border-radius: 50%; led the Stop the Steal movement in Arizona. 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. .indicate_scroll { 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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the In Arizona, that harassment has caused some to leave their posts. max-height: 580px; 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. "The other side isn't offering policies to make our lives better, they're offering conspiracies that only make our lives worse," she says over news clips about the audit. Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. display: inline-block; } ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Brunt of storm moving out of SoCal, light showers on tap Wednesday, AccuWeather: AM showers before a mild afternoon, Contingent of trained Russian forces and military equipment moving from Belarus to Donbas, Shots fired, pursuit, standoff; Sussex man charged, La Mesa teen accused of using dad's gun to make an online threat against a teacher. In the case of other elected officials, there is no six-month limit for subsequent terms in office.[4]. In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. .electionsectionheading { She toured the state speaking to voters in what she often described as a job interview, portraying herself as a change agent and fighter against everything from border cartels to the media. display: block; [42], The audit was conducted by Florida-based company Cyber Ninjas, which had no previous experience in election audits and had not been certified by the federal government to conduct election audits. 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.

. County voting centers had issues with printers that left some ballots unable to be tabulated, or counted, at polling places. pic.twitter.com/7MaUkq3YNA. width: 100% !important; padding-bottom: 0px; [30][31] In the days to come, Gaynor's lead narrowed as more and more ballots were counted. [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. WebAn effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. display: inline-block; .results_text { [2] The petition listed the following reasons for recall: We the People seek to recall Secretary of State Katie Hobbs for violation of her oath of office A.R.S 38-231. "We will do everything we can to make sure this does not happen in future elections," he said. Mondays canvass follows challenges and criticisms hurled at Maricopa County by conservative politicians and personalities in the weeks since Election Day. The meeting auditorium, usually close to empty at most board meetings, was fully packed when the board meeting began about 10 a.m. Maricopa Countys Board of Supervisors will meet Monday to canvass, or certify, election results in the states most populous voting jurisdiction. She joined a lawsuit to try to stop the recount, which has no official standing and will not change the states vote. She demanded that the lengthy, multifaceted list of questions for the county be answered by 9:30 a.m. Monday. 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. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? The race for Arizona's next governor, one of the most closely followed in the country, embodied the national dynamics of the midterm, with GOP hopeful Lake championing economic and border issues while Hobbs ran on combating election lies and protecting abortion rights. But we were transparent about that.". A court hearing Monday over a challenge in the Arizona attorney general contest began with a debate over whether the lawsuit was properly filed. Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. IE 11 is not supported. [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. Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. 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. 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