Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. } You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Im deeply grateful for their support, Adams said. He later led the International Prosecution Unit at the Arizona Attorney Generals Office. Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. She was succeeded by Alston. 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. display: inline; She added that untested, uncertified systems had been used in the tallying of ballots. In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. } } 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. 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. 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. The majority of those are in Maricopa County, where ballots counted so far have favored Hobbs by about 4 percentage points. Biden won the county by more than 2 percentage points. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { This woman is frightening. max-width: 75px; font-style: italic; background-color: #6db24f; position: relative; Ms. Hobbs called the measure an attack on Arizona voters.. Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. Hobbs' Democratic opponents in the gubernatorial race have said her actions during Adams' termination raise doubt in her ability to lead the state. After graduating from law school, Secretary Fontes spent his career advocating for justice and fighting for those who are disadvantaged first as a prosecutor with the Denver District Attorney and then at the Maricopa County Attorneys office. He yelled at Hobbs: Why are you working so hard to shut the audit down? 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. width: 50px; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. https://t.co/kKoc3g02Io. Katie Hobbs has vocally opposed the GOP-led audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results. 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! vertical-align: middle; Arizonas 21st Secretary of State. overflow-x: scroll; Before seeking elected office, Hobbs participated in political leadership programs in multiple organizations, including Valley Leadership, Emerge Arizona, and the Center for Progressive Leadership. Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? It appears that the man who chased Hobbs was Jordan Conradson, who identifies himself as a reporter for Gateway Pundit, a far-right website known for spreading hoaxes and conspiracy theories. More than 100 people gathered outside Maricopa Countys board chambers Monday as county officials prepared to begin certifying election results. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said in a statement, Hobbs must do the right thing. [63] In December 2022, she selected Allie Bones, the Arizona assistant secretary of state, as her chief of staff. Monday was the deadline for Arizona's 15 counties to report results of the Nov. 8 election to the Secretary of State's Office. She specializes in domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness. [33], Hobbs was sworn in as secretary of state on January 7, 2019. color: #6db24f; 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. Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. } Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). 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. .votebox { "I vote aye under duress, Gould said. We hereby withdraw our support. She would be more than happy to hold a Senate hearing if thats what the county requires, she said. This year, the process drew intense attention in Cochise, Mohave and Maricopa counties. Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. [52][53] She declined to debate Lake, saying she wanted to deny Lake the opportunity to spread election denialism. [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. 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. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. .outer_percentage { a large lead of more than 180,000 votes when initial counts were posted, signs they will given Lake's strong support among voters who cast ballots in person. } background-color: green; 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. Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. 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. 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. She was awarded more than $2 million in damages, which will be knocked down to $300,000 due to a federal statute. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs speaks at a roundtable event in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2022. A court hearing Monday over a challenge in the Arizona attorney general contest began with a debate over whether the lawsuit was properly filed. top: -5px; "Hobbs forced apology smacks of pandering and desperation. letter-spacing: 0.03em; position: absolute; .election_results_text { She originally did not want to run for state senate but did so due to redistricting. } Cochise is the only one of Arizona's 15 counties not to certify its results. In Arizona, that harassment has caused some to leave their posts. Arizona needs to work for all. 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. Arizonans deserve a leader who owns up to her mistakes. [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. The bill, which has not yet been approved by the full Legislature, appears to specifically target Ms. Hobbs; it would expire in January of 2023, when her current term ends. 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. .votebox-results-metadata-p { She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. } RELATED: Fired African-American staffer took on AZ Senate. 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. WebMeet Governor Katie Hobbs | Office of the Arizona Governor. Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. } And theres a lot more work to be done., Im running for Governor to deliver transparency, accountability, and results for Arizonans -- just like Ive done my whole career.Join me: https://t.co/LM2sCDVynA pic.twitter.com/5y3QtFvYAk. width: 35px !important; New results are expected Friday night. A "no" vote in the county in southeastern Arizona could throw races that have been decided into chaos. To make her point, Hobbs pointed out that Anthony Kern had somehow been allowed to be one of the counters. IE 11 is not supported. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } She served as Senate minority leader from 2015 to 2019 and was elected secretary of state of Arizona in 2018. color: #888; But in 2018 they propelled Democrats, including Hobbs, to razor-thin statewide victories. Smaller updates could come throughout the day from more rural counties. [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. Hobbs also was on the ballot that year, running for her current position as secretary of state. 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. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 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. The Hobbs response to supporters did not sit well with leaders in Arizonas African American community. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. ", 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. She asks the court to require the supervisors to show a reason why her lawsuit should be dismissed, arguing the board clearly violated state law that requires certification by the 20th day after the election. } Arizona Gov. font-size: 1.25em; 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. width: 100%; margin: 0px 10px; } Secretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. Both repeatedly have suggested that the 2020 election was rigged. [30][31] In the days to come, Gaynor's lead narrowed as more and more ballots were counted. 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. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. 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. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. The board of supervisors responded in a letter calling the accusations "false, defamatory, and beneath the dignity of the Senate. 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. It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. Any votes returned close to Election Day take longer to count as officials must verify signatures and process the ballots themselves. There were no incumbents in this race. letter-spacing: 0.03em; That would mean county judges, treasurer and others could not be seated in January. } The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. ', "Democrat Hobbs defends decision not to debate GOP's Lake in tight Arizona gubernatorial race | CNN Politics", "Democrat Katie Hobbs says no to Arizona governor debate", "Democrat Katie Hobbs defeats MAGA favorite Kari Lake in high-stakes race for governor in Arizona", "Election denier Kari Lake refuses to concede Arizona governor race she lost", "Kari Lake says she is 'exploring every avenue' to fight her loss, despite no sign of election-tilting problems", "Kari Lake declines to concede, says she's assembling legal team", https://wtop.com/government/2023/01/democrat-katie-hobbs-to-take-office-as-arizona-governor/, "Katie Hobbs gives victory speech, will become fifth female governor in Arizona", "Gov. [25] In November 2021, Adams won a discrimination lawsuit related to her firing and was awarded a judgment of $2.75 million.[26]. The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. font-size: 16px; Mohave County supervisors on Monday morning considered delaying their election canvass until they can get more information, but delayed the vote until the afternoon. They need to look at those voting machines all around this state before they certify any of the elections, she said. .electionsectionheading { [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. text-align: left !important; [13] She paid for college through scholarships and work-study programs. font-weight: 100; State schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman would come out the winner in her reelection bid, denying Republican Tom Horne a win. Part of HuffPost Politics. font-size: 12px; background-color: #f4f4f4; [56][57] After the election, Lake refused to concede, and was reported to be assembling a legal team to contest the election results. Bisbee resident David Penrose just had one question about the meeting and that was about Supervisor Peggy Judd who called in through video conference. The board of supervisors is playing a big game of chicken with the Secretary of State. color: #0645ad; text-align: center; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 200; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. top: -1px; border: 1px solid #999; } 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. Some speakers were well-known figures within right-wing circles. padding-top: 3px; She has been a professional social worker since 1992. Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. 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 } 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. float: left; overflow-y: hidden; We did our job, she said in a video announcing her bid. [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. display: block; 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. overflow: hidden; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { [35] In response, Hobbs received death threats, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety assigned personnel to guard her and her staff. max-width: 600px; 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. height: 22px; Elected November 15, 2022. 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] Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. Like 2020, this race could offer its own surprises, too. pic.twitter.com/7MaUkq3YNA. How Arizona's secretary of 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, position: relative; But like Sinema, Hobbs bounced back after the late received early ballots in the state's urban centers were added to the count. Fann, referring to one of Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, contended that the county had deleted an entire database. Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic nominee for governor, saw slight growth in her advantage over Republican challenger Thursday, though the number of votes left Anyone can read what you share. This is too little, too late. Republicans in the State Legislature have struck back at Ms. Hobbs for her opposition to the recount. 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. Secretary Hobbs met her husband at church in 1992. If enough signatures are gathered, a recall election will be held. } Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. .votebox-scroll-container { The Hobbs campaign refused multiple requests for an interview. The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. background-color: #6db24f; Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. President Joe Biden won the state in 2020 by approximately 10,000 votes and numerous state and county reviews and audits have revealed that the election system was secure and produced accurate results. width: 100%; 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. height: 100%; background-color: #db0000; Monday is the deadline for counties to certify election results, and Cochise is not meeting again on election matters until Friday. The Arizona G.O.P. [66] They have two children and live in Phoenix. 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. .race_footer { And dozens of local races, from city elections to school boards to judges, would not have any certified votes. 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