left: 0; color: #6db24f; WebAn effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. [25] In November 2021, Adams won a discrimination lawsuit related to her firing and was awarded a judgment of $2.75 million.[26]. 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. padding-left: 16px; Subscribe today. width: 90%; I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. margin-bottom: 4px; By again delaying a decision on certifying election results, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors has violated the law, opening the three members to felony charges. Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. position: relative; led the Stop the Steal movement in Arizona. 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. background-color: #f4f4f4; 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. [54][55] Hobbs narrowly defeated Lake with 50.3% of the vote. In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { } Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. [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. 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. Hobbs resigned her seat in the State Senate on January 7, 2019, after being elected secretary of state. text-align: center; As public comment got underway at Maricopa Countys Monday canvass meeting, numerous speakers called for an election redo. [11] She went to Catholic schools throughout her childhood and graduated from Seton Catholic High School in 1988. Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. } "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. width: 100%; color:white; But the jobs not done. [35] In response, Hobbs received death threats, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety assigned personnel to guard her and her staff. In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. On March 8, 2017, Hobbs announced her candidacy for Arizona secretary of state. .inner_percentage.Green { 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. Anyone can read what you share. She joined a lawsuit to try to stop the recount, which has no official standing and will not change the states vote. They live in Phoenix with their two kids, Hannah and Sam, and their dog and cats. background-color: #ccc; top: 0px; Hobbs won the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election, defeating Republican nominee Kari Lake. Bill Gates, the boards chairman, told Townsend in a letter dated Nov. 27 that while the county would provide some of her requested information about the election, the subpoena didnt provide a reasonable time for a response and wasnt tethered to a hearing by the Senate. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs best known nationally for taking a stand against former President Donald Trumps claims of election fraud entered this Heres how. He said Arizona law requires a statement contesting the election to be filed five days after the state canvass. However, there is prosecutorial discretion, which could result in a smaller penalty if the supervisors are found guilty, attorney Jim Barton said. position: absolute; WebMeet Governor Katie Hobbs | Office of the Arizona Governor. 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! margin-bottom: -2px !important; } https://t.co/kKoc3g02Io. 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. "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". [15] She is an adjunct faculty member of social work at Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona State University.[16]. 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. 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. Hobbs asks for the court to act by Thursday, the same date a lawsuit filed hours earlier also requested. 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. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any pain she caused to Talonya Adams, who successfully sued the Arizona Senate for racial discrimination. width: 50%; 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. .votebox-results-metadata-p { 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. 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And dozens of local races, from city elections to school boards to judges, would not have any certified votes. } background-color: #6db24f; [14], Hobbs was the chief compliance officer for Sojourner Center, one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. } 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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced she is running in the states open gubernatorial race on Wednesday. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. It was 10 days after the election that Gaynor conceded and Hobbs declared victory, which came by a razor-thin margin of 20,000 votes, less than 1 percentage point. She also expressed concerns about the people who had been hired to do the counting. position: absolute; } The board of supervisors responded in a letter calling the accusations "false, defamatory, and beneath the dignity of the Senate. Mohave County supervisors on Monday morning considered delaying their election canvass until they can get more information, but delayed the vote until the afternoon. .race_header.republican { } The Democrat faced a barrage of attacks from Trump supporters who tried to falsely contend the 2020 election was stolen. PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. [58][59][60], Hobbs was sworn in on January 2, 2023, in a private ceremony, with a public ceremony scheduled for January 5. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { 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. Barton practices political and government relationslawin the Phoenix area. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. Arizona Gov. height: 22px; height: 100%; 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. } She was succeeded by Alston. 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. [63] In December 2022, she selected Allie Bones, the Arizona assistant secretary of state, as her chief of staff. 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. The secretary of state added that she and a staffer were later chased outside their office by a man she didnt know. Last week the supervisors voted to delay the canvass in what they called a political statement to show their frustration with what they said were problems in Maricopa County. width: 100%; I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. 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] Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. .non_result_row div { 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. font-size: 12px; margin: 8px auto; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? 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 The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. overflow: hidden; 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. 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. 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. margin-right: 10px; Hobbs' Democratic opponents in the gubernatorial race have said her actions during Adams' termination raise doubt in her ability to lead the state. All qualified candidates can run against the incumbent. That meant the document did not meet the legal requirements of an enforceable legislative subpoena, he said. states. The jury also found she was retaliated against because she questioned why she was earning less than others who did the same work. [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. background-color: #003388; } WebSecretary 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 They are complicit.. overflow-y: hidden; 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. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 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. The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. Election officials across the country have faced a wave of violent threats since the 2020 election. "This was not a perfect election," he said. Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. [56][57] After the election, Lake refused to concede, and was reported to be assembling a legal team to contest the election results. background-color: #003388; Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. 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. Apply today! 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. .results_row { margin-bottom:16px; 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.. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } } .votebox-results-metadata { Katie Hobbs, Arizonas secretary of state, said Wednesday she would caution campaigns against celebrating victories at the moment, saying there are many Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. On November 16, Hobbs was officially declared the winner by a margin of 20,000 votes. color: #888; It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. 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. Both repeatedly have suggested that the 2020 election was rigged. 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. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. On a 2-1 vote, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to delay certification of the Nov. 8 election results. Smaller updates could come throughout the day from more rural counties. height: 50px; padding-bottom: 7px; Any votes returned close to Election Day take longer to count as officials must verify signatures and process the ballots themselves. IE 11 is not supported. font-size: 2em; [24], In 2015, during her first term as minority leader, Senate staffer Talonya Adams, a Black woman, complained to Hobbs about her concerns about racial and gender-based discrimination and was later fired in part by Hobbs. .percentage_number { But in a letter to her supporters, candidate Hobbs said Adams firing had nothing to do with gender or race. Elected November 15, 2022. padding-left: 8px; } The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. padding-left: 0; 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. Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. More than 100 people gathered outside Maricopa Countys board chambers Monday as county officials prepared to begin certifying election results. Judd, along with fellow Republican Supervisor Tom Crosby,last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. letter-spacing: .04em; background-color: #db0000; In Arizona, that harassment has caused some to leave their posts. 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. } She issued a scathing six-page letter detailing problems with the audit and has recommended that Maricopa County replace its voting machines and vote tabulators because of the lack of physical security and transparency around the process. margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.25em; .votebox-results-cell--check { The gubernatorial race saw unprecedented spending and fundraising in part thanks to the close contest itself and Arizona's growing prominence in the national spotlight. She specializes in domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness. This petition must be signed by the sponsors who swear an oath that all signatures collected will be valid signatures. Ms. Hobbs has repeatedly condemned the partisan recount as a dangerous threat to democracy and has assigned observers to track problems with the process. pic.twitter.com/7MaUkq3YNA. .votebox-scroll-container { As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Katie Hobbs defeated Steve Gaynor in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 6, 2018. "[37][38][39][40] Fann responded that the audit would continue when the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum site was next available. 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. } top: -5px; The outcome of the recount, which is expected to take months, will not change Arizonas election results, Hobbss office has said. Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. The board of supervisors is playing a big game of chicken with the Secretary of State. 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. Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. Cochise is the only one of Arizona's 15 counties not to certify its results. She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. The results have been certified. She would be more than happy to hold a Senate hearing if thats what the county requires, she said. [3][4] She became Arizona's fifth female governor[5][6] on January 2, 2023. 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. line-height: 1.5em; overflow-y: auto; She has been a professional social worker since 1992. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. 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. 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. 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.". 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.. 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. "I vote aye under duress, Gould said. font-weight: 200; 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. 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. She originally did not want to run for state senate but did so due to redistricting. 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. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { z-index:1; } } This year, the process drew intense attention in Cochise, Mohave and Maricopa counties. [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. Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. One big outstanding question is whom those remaining votes will favor, which is somewhat unpredictable in the purple state. ; margin: 8px auto ; she has been a professional Social worker since 1992 she has been a Social. 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