Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. Like 2020, this race could offer its own surprises, too. Because Arizona has no lieutenant governor, Hobbs stood first in the line of succession to Governor Doug Ducey. 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. On a 2-1 vote, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to delay certification of the Nov. 8 election results. 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.". 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. WebMeet Governor Katie Hobbs | Office of the Arizona Governor. [66] They have two children and live in Phoenix. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. Now she's getting her job back - and $350K, Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. "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). [61] Upon taking office, she became Arizona's fifth female governor, a record for U.S. Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. She added that untested, uncertified systems had been used in the tallying of ballots. Jane C. Timm is a senior reporter for NBC News. font-size: 16px; padding-left: 10px; The commentary largely echoed that of a Nov. 16 meeting, where anger and disappointment over the midterm elections was on full display. 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 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. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. Read the latest here. On March 8, 2017, Hobbs announced her candidacy for Arizona secretary of state. [67][68][13], Hobbs is Catholic. .non_result_row th { She demanded that the lengthy, multifaceted list of questions for the county be answered by 9:30 a.m. Monday. Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify 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. 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. [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. She served as Senate minority leader from 2015 to 2019 and was elected secretary of state of Arizona in 2018. } She has been a professional social worker since 1992. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. She joined a lawsuit to try to stop the recount, which has no official standing and will not change the states vote. height: 100%; background-color: #f9d334; display: block; Katie Hobbs did not come to play. text-align: center; font-size: 20px; Ms. Hobbs has repeatedly condemned the partisan recount as a dangerous threat to democracy and has assigned observers to track problems with the process. letter-spacing: 0.03em; And if that were not successful, the state canvass could move ahead Dec. 5 without the votes from Mohave County. ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. 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. } The Republican National Committee made a statement slamming Hobbs for what they said was a "forced apology.". [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. New results are expected Friday night. On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. border-radius: 50%; Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. Part of HuffPost Politics. color:white; } float: left; 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. "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { The difference between candidates is less than half a percentage point, which automatically triggers a recount. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "[37] It accused the Arizona Senate of "conspiracy theories that fuel the fundraising schemes of those pulling your strings. One big outstanding question is whom those remaining votes will favor, which is somewhat unpredictable in the purple state. margin-top: 16px; color: #fff; This six-month limit does not apply to state legislators. } Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969) is an American politician and social worker serving as the 24th governor of Arizona since 2023. The Hobbs response to supporters did not sit well with leaders in Arizonas African American community. padding-top: 3px; Biden edged out Trump by more than 2 percentage points or about 45,000 votes in Maricopa County. Now, she brings her years of experience to the Office of the Secretary of State to ensure that it runs productively, and that Arizona elections are secure, fair and efficient. Hobbs asks for the court to act by Thursday, the same date a lawsuit filed hours earlier also requested. Those ballots were placed into a box for misreads, known as door 3, and later tabulated at the countys election headquarters. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { [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. 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. 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. } Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Those are what remain to count and that could shift the race's leader in coming days. The results have been certified. states. 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. 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. font-style: italic; } top: -5px; text-align: left !important; [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. A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. font-size: 1.25em; width: 100% !important; Read Hobbs' full statement on the matter here. Hobbs resigned her seat in the State Senate on January 7, 2019, after being elected secretary of state. .electionsectionheading { [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. https://t.co/kKoc3g02Io. 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. County voting centers had issues with printers that left some ballots unable to be tabulated, or counted, at polling places. In 2020, these ballots broke in favor of Trump, though they ultimately weren't enough to overcome President Joe Biden's early lead. It could take days or longer to know the answer. [54][55] Hobbs narrowly defeated Lake with 50.3% of the vote. 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. 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. [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. margin: 0px 10px; .votebox_bp_logo { 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. margin-top: 0px; The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. Elected November 15, 2022. [18] Goodman is a child therapist at Phoenix Children's Hospital. background-color: #db0000; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { 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. Hobbs is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers professional organization. [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. She has disregarded the fundamental rights of Arizona citizens afforded by our United States and State of Arizona Constitution. left: 0px; .race_header.democratic { overflow-y: hidden; As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. } } There were no incumbents in this race. Inspired to run for office by her involvement with Emerge Arizona, Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 and to the Arizona Senate in 2012. font-weight: 100; 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. 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. [58][59][60], Hobbs was sworn in on January 2, 2023, in a private ceremony, with a public ceremony scheduled for January 5. 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. Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. Ms. Hobbs called the measure an attack on Arizona voters.. padding-bottom: 8px; He said Arizona law requires a statement contesting the election to be filed five days after the state canvass. I find that very disheartening.. She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. Cochise is the only one of Arizona's 15 counties not to certify its results. } 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. It also would put the county in a legal conflict with the state. "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. In 2020, they favored Republicans. He later led the International Prosecution Unit at the Arizona Attorney Generals Office. [15] She is an adjunct faculty member of social work at Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona State University.[16]. "What Ms. Adams experienced is yet another example of the systemic inequities and racism that have long permeated every aspect of our lives, too often in ways that are invisible to people like me," Hobbs said. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The companys founder, Doug Logan, has come under scrutiny for his earlier promotion of election conspiracy theories. A second lawsuit to compel the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to certify the Nov. 8 election results was filed Monday evening by Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. In a now-deleted tweet from December, for example, Logan said Trump got 200k more votes than previously reported in Arizona.. I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { [33], Hobbs was sworn in as secretary of state on January 7, 2019. Katie Hobbs defeated Steve Gaynor in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 6, 2018. } Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. z-index:1; 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. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. font-size: 2em; 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. font-style: italic; Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. [64][65], Hobbs is married to Patrick Goodman, whom she met at church in 1992 and married in 1996. .results_row td:first-child { The Secretary of State's office previously said it would file a legal action to compel wayward counties to follow the law and affirmed that Monday after the decision in Bisbee by the Cochise supervisors. letter-spacing: .04em; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs best known nationally for taking a stand against former President Donald Trumps claims of election fraud entered this 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 previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. font-weight: 200; Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. } As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. State schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman would come out the winner in her reelection bid, denying Republican Tom Horne a win. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). width: 50px; Election workers were actively implementing a settings change to solve the problem by 11:30 a.m., they said Monday. line-height: 1.5em; color: #888; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { 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. 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. .inner_percentage.Republican { margin-bottom: 4px; She later attended Arizona State University, where she received a master's degree in social work in 1995. .race_header.libertarian { [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. [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. Thats why Im running., 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. [30][31] In the days to come, Gaynor's lead narrowed as more and more ballots were counted. 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. Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said in a statement, Hobbs must do the right thing. 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. Source. [11] She went to Catholic schools throughout her childhood and graduated from Seton Catholic High School in 1988. Arizona's 24th Governor. .results_table { } Arizona needs to work for all. She was awarded more than $2 million in damages, which will be knocked down to $300,000 due to a federal statute. 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. } vertical-align: top; Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. 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 Mohave County supervisors on Monday morning considered delaying their election canvass until they can get more information, but delayed the vote until the afternoon. background-color: #003388; [23] Hobbs became minority leader in 2015 and served two terms in that position. Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. Fann, referring to one of Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, contended that the county had deleted an entire database. For example, U.S. Rep.-elect Juan Ciscomani, a Republican, could see his win in the 6th Congressional District flipped, with Democrat Kirsten Engel taking the seat. margin: 8px auto; 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. 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. Hobbs limited access to reporters, sometimes going out of her way to avoid them, and held small-scale campaign events. left: 0; } position: relative; This petition must be signed by the sponsors who swear an oath that all signatures collected will be valid signatures. 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. As Recorder, Secretary Fontes revolutionized the election system by ensuring that every eligible Arizonan had the access they needed to vote. Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. And dozens of local races, from city elections to school boards to judges, would not have any certified votes. position: relative; background-color: grey; .votebox-scroll-container { padding-bottom: 5px; 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. max-width: 75px; 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. 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. Those addressing the board included Ben Bergquam of Real Americas Voice, a conservative television network, and podcaster Joe Oltmann of Colorado. When youre under attack, some would have you believe you have two choices: fight or give in. Whoever gets the most votes wins the office. display: inline; .results_row.winner { Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. Mohave County supervisors reconvened at 2 p.m. and with little discussion voted 4-0 to canvass their election. Republicans in the State Legislature have struck back at Ms. Hobbs for her opposition to the recount. Katie Hobbs, Arizonas secretary of state, said Wednesday she would caution campaigns against celebrating victories at the moment, saying there are many However, there is prosecutorial discretion, which could result in a smaller penalty if the supervisors are found guilty, attorney Jim Barton said. If youre an elected official, youre not above the law, he said. The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. 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. 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. padding-left: 16px; Given the tightness of the race, that also means media outlets like the Associated Press may not declare a winner for several days or more. } Hobbs also was on the ballot that year, running for her current position as secretary of state. 1.25Em ; width: 50px ; election coverage: live News updates Arizona. 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