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] 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. This is too little, too late. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { width: 90%; The other side isnt offering policies to make our lives better, theyre offering conspiracy theories that only make our lives worse, Ms. Hobbs said in her video. 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. position: relative; } Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. font-size: 16px; .race_header { Part of HuffPost Politics. [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. [27] In the 2018 election, she faced Republican nominee Steve Gaynor. Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. An effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. height: 50px; } The board of supervisors responded in a letter calling the accusations "false, defamatory, and beneath the dignity of the Senate. .votebox_bp_logo { A recall petition must be filed at the office in which the officer being recalled files for nomination. When youre under attack, some would have you believe you have two choices: fight or give in. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { In 2020, they favored Republicans. Some speakers were well-known figures within right-wing circles. I think the question is, are these 'late earlies' going to be more like 2020 or more like 2018? Cani asked. She would be more than happy to hold a Senate hearing if thats what the county requires, she said. On a 2-1 vote, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to delay certification of the Nov. 8 election results. [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. letter-spacing: 0.03em; She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. With a decade of election wins under her belt, Hobbs ran a more traditional campaign, spending big on advertising to get her name and ideas before voters. 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. 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. [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. Source. 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. Register to Vote / Update Your Voter Information, Requerimientos de la Prueba de Ciudadana, Information for Recently Naturalized Citizens, Information for Members of Federally Recognized Tribes, Sign a Candidate Petition or Give $5 Qualifying Contribution, Contact Information for County Election Officials, Make An Electronic Campaign Finance Filing, Ballot Measure Committee campaign finance reports, Requirements for Paid & Non-Resident Circulators, Information about Recognized Political Parties, Historical Election Results & Information, Professional Employment Organizations (PEO). She widened the gap by Thursday evening, to just over 1 percentage point, as counties continued reporting early vote counts, including a big batch in Maricopa County. font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 200; width: 100%; } 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. But the efforts have largely turned off independent voters in the state, who make up roughly a third of the electorate there. 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. Bisbee resident David Penrose just had one question about the meeting and that was about Supervisor Peggy Judd who called in through video conference. In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. "This was not a perfect election," he said. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; The Arizona G.O.P. text-align: center; } They live in Phoenix with their two kids, Hannah and Sam, and their dog and cats. [23] Hobbs became minority leader in 2015 and served two terms in that position. In the case of other elected officials, there is no six-month limit for subsequent terms in office.[4]. [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. That fundamental motivation inspired her to run for Secretary of State, after serving in the Arizona House of Representatives and Arizona Senate as minority leader. } 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. Since then, multiple election audits have been conducted in Maricopa County, which is home to most of Arizonas voters but none of the audits has revealed any fraud or other irregularities. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . After Ms. Hobbs sued them, Republicans passed a measure to strip her of her ability to defend election lawsuits, instead giving that power to the attorney general, also a Republican. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Democratic Supervisor Ann English has indicated she doesn't support a delay in certification. Monday is the deadline for counties to certify election results, and Cochise is not meeting again on election matters until Friday. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced she is running in the states open gubernatorial race on Wednesday. } font-size: 12px; All qualified candidates can run against the incumbent. Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. margin-top: 0px; } [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. Nevertheless, a total of 31% of the county's vote centers had problems with printers producing ballots too light to be read by on-site tabulators on Election Day. font-size: 1.25em; position: absolute; 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. They refused to do theirs. } This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? margin-bottom: .75em; As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. 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. In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. color: #fff; Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. "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). 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. 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. The recount is expected to start after the secretary of state certifies the election Dec. 5. 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. "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. vertical-align: middle; Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. "After disappearing for weeks, Katie Hobbs now recognizes she messed up so badly that shes issued a straight-to-camera apology video," RNC spokesperson Ben Petersen said. } 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. 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. } Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Katie Hobbs defeated Steve Gaynor in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 6, 2018. .indicate_scroll { } Source. 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. "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. z-index:1; float: left; Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. } She specializes in domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness. display: inline-block; "[37] It accused the Arizona Senate of "conspiracy theories that fuel the fundraising schemes of those pulling your strings. Arizona Gov. I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat who has faced a barrage of criticism from Republicans about the 2020 election, is running for governor, The Hobbs campaign refused multiple requests for an interview. Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. .votebox-scroll-container { Arizonas 21st Secretary of State. 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. [25] In November 2021, Adams won a discrimination lawsuit related to her firing and was awarded a judgment of $2.75 million.[26]. position: relative; And dozens of local races, from city elections to school boards to judges, would not have any certified votes. .inner_percentage.Republican { 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. padding-bottom: 8px; 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. .votebox-scroll-container {

. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. WebMeet Governor Katie Hobbs | Office of the Arizona Governor. .race_header.republican { On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. In the case of state legislators, a recall petition may commence five days after the start of their first legislative session after their election. padding-top: 8px; Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the font-weight: 300; 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. Hobbs outraised Lake ahead of the November election and outspent her in the cycle, too, at $12.1 million compared to $8.6 million. margin: 0px 10px; RELATED: Fired African-American staffer took on AZ Senate. This year, the process drew intense attention in Cochise, Mohave and Maricopa counties. If youre an elected official, youre not above the law, he said. Hobbs limited access to reporters, sometimes going out of her way to avoid them, and held small-scale campaign events. } } Election officials have expressed concerns about the audit, which is being led by Cyber Ninjas, a private cybersecurity firm based in Florida. .votebox_legend { Update: Katie Hobbs continues her lead over Kari Lake. They need to look at those voting machines all around this state before they certify any of the elections, she said. [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. [34], In 2021, the Arizona Senate Republicans provided $150,000 to fund an audit aimed at contesting the 2020 presidential election results in Maricopa County. Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. 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. Election workers were actively implementing a settings change to solve the problem by 11:30 a.m., they said Monday. } With the verdicts finding her culpable for race and sex discrimination and retaliatory termination, for her to say these other things is dishonest, Adams said. 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PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. text-align: center; 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. The jury also found she was retaliated against because she questioned why she was earning less than others who did the same work. 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. 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. background-color: #dac113; [61] Upon taking office, she became Arizona's fifth female governor, a record for U.S. Those are what remain to count and that could shift the race's leader in coming days. background-color: #f4f4f4; "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. } width: 350px; Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. padding-left: 8px; When they met Monday to canvass on the last day allowed by law, they considered a longer delay. Hobbs won the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election, defeating Republican nominee Kari Lake. The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. He yelled at Hobbs: Why are you working so hard to shut the audit down? [19], Hobbs was the executive director of Emerge Arizona from 2013 to 2019.[20]. [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. KNXV-TV reported Friday that Arizona Gov. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. But there is a third option: get the job done, Ms. Hobbs says in the video announcement. 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. Hobbs was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2012 and reelected in 2016. Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Subscribe to azcentral.com today. [18] Goodman is a child therapist at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The majority of those are in Maricopa County, where ballots counted so far have favored Hobbs by about 4 percentage points. } Those addressing the board included Ben Bergquam of Real Americas Voice, a conservative television network, and podcaster Joe Oltmann of Colorado. 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. She disagrees and said lawyers she spoke with disagree, that the subpoena wasnt lawfully issued. Im here to solve problems.. 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. display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 8px; [33], Hobbs was sworn in as secretary of state on January 7, 2019. 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. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. Given what was known about Mr. Kern before this audit, and his inclusion regardless, one must wonder what procedures are truly being used to recruit and screen others involved in the counting of ballots, Hobbs wrote in the letter. } 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. State schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman would come out the winner in her reelection bid, denying Republican Tom Horne a win. "We will do everything we can to make sure this does not happen in future elections," he said. 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. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. She was succeeded by Alston. font-style: italic; background-color: green; 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. .votebox-results-metadata-p { display: inline-block; He referred to a Nov. 21 letter from the Secretary of State saying that if the board still has not certified by the Nov. 28 deadline it would disenfranchise Cochise County voters. Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. background-color: #003388; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. [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. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { 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. overflow: hidden; .votebox-results-cell--check { 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. padding-top: 3px; } display: block; 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. .non_result_row div { The decision means the county won't meet its deadline to report results to the state. Hobbs asks for the court to act by Thursday, the same date a lawsuit filed hours earlier also requested. 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 results have been certified. [54][55] Hobbs narrowly defeated Lake with 50.3% of the vote. To make her point, Hobbs pointed out that Anthony Kern had somehow been allowed to be one of the counters. 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. But the jobs not done. 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. margin-top: 16px; The lawsuit simply states that the supervisors' duty to canvass the election is not discretionary and the defendants should be ordered to complete the canvass. We did our job, she said in a video announcing her bid. } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { [52][53] She declined to debate Lake, saying she wanted to deny Lake the opportunity to spread election denialism. "There were issues. The secretary of state added that she and a staffer were later chased outside their office by a man she didnt know. The Republican National Committee made a statement slamming Hobbs for what they said was a "forced apology.". 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. WebAn effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs speaks at a roundtable event in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2022. font-weight: 300; censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey. Several Republicans have also announced their plans to run, including Kimberly Yee, who is currently the state treasurer, and Kari Lake, a former anchor for the local Fox television station. display: inline; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Before seeking elected office, Hobbs participated in political leadership programs in multiple organizations, including Valley Leadership, Emerge Arizona, and the Center for Progressive Leadership. Election news will continue through the waning weeks of the year. .votebox { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The race's margin at least for now proves right the political forecasters who called the race a toss-up. The Democrat faced a barrage of attacks from Trump supporters who tried to falsely contend the 2020 election was stolen. ', 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. But Hobbs good fortune began to change earlier this month after a federal jury awarded Taloyna Adams, a Democratic policy advisor for the state senate, $2.75 million. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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