Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. 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. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. "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). font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 200; Before seeking elected office, Hobbs participated in political leadership programs in multiple organizations, including Valley Leadership, Emerge Arizona, and the Center for Progressive Leadership. Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. font-weight: 300; All but one county, Cochise, did so. We did our job, she said in a video announcing her bid. margin-bottom: 0px; He later led the International Prosecution Unit at the Arizona Attorney Generals Office. } 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. He yelled at Hobbs: Why are you working so hard to shut the audit down? } Those at the front of the security line mocked journalists as they were ushered in by law enforcement officers. 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. PHOENIX Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs apologized Wednesday to the African-American policy adviser who recently won a multimillion-dollar jury award against the Arizona Senate for racial and sex discrimination. The audit procedures are vague and insufficient to ensure accuracy and consistency and fail to adequately protect and document chain of custody of ballots, Hobbs said. } 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. 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The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. background: #4c4c4c; [19], Hobbs was the executive director of Emerge Arizona from 2013 to 2019.[20]. float: left; width: 100% padding-left: 16px; 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. In a now-deleted tweet from December, for example, Logan said Trump got 200k more votes than previously reported in Arizona.. background-color: #db0000; "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. 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Monday was the deadline for Arizona's 15 counties to report results of the Nov. 8 election to the Secretary of State's Office. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { [12], Hobbs attended Northern Arizona University, where she received a bachelor's degree in social work in 1992. position: absolute; Now she's getting her job back - and $350K, Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. .inner_percentage.Democratic { width: 50%; 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. Part of HuffPost Politics. 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. censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey. State schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman would come out the winner in her reelection bid, denying Republican Tom Horne a win. Fann, referring to one of Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, contended that the county had deleted an entire database. 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. Mondays canvass follows challenges and criticisms hurled at Maricopa County by conservative politicians and personalities in the weeks since Election Day. } For most of the 110 years since Arizona became the nation's 48th state, canvass day was a routine marker the day that put a period to the tallying in most counties. background-color: grey; 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. Election officials have expressed concerns about the audit, which is being led by Cyber Ninjas, a private cybersecurity firm based in Florida. [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. In the U.S. Senate race that year, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema initially trailed GOP rival Martha McSally in election night counts. Biden won the county by more than 2 percentage points. .votebox-results-metadata-p { If enough signatures are gathered, a recall election will be held. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. Hobbs was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2012 and reelected in 2016. Heres how. Hobbs also was on the ballot that year, running for her current position as secretary of state. The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. There's all the assumptions people are making about the timing of this, and I just dont think we can make those assumptions.". vertical-align: top; font-style: italic; The race's margin at least for now proves right the political forecasters who called the race a toss-up. 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. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. The difference between candidates is less than half a percentage point, which automatically triggers a recount. 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. 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 lawsuit simply states that the supervisors' duty to canvass the election is not discretionary and the defendants should be ordered to complete the canvass. Arizona needs to work for all. Anyone can read what you share. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. A recall petition must be filed at the office in which the officer being recalled files for nomination. Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. The board of supervisors responded in a letter calling the accusations "false, defamatory, and beneath the dignity of the Senate. Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. 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. Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. WebSecretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. County voting centers had issues with printers that left some ballots unable to be tabulated, or counted, at polling places. 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. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. This woman is frightening. width: 50px; Mohave County supervisors reconvened at 2 p.m. and with little discussion voted 4-0 to canvass their election. font-size: 16px; } text-align: center; She disagrees and said lawyers she spoke with disagree, that the subpoena wasnt lawfully issued. .votebox { } 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. } Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. [11] She went to Catholic schools throughout her childhood and graduated from Seton Catholic High School in 1988. Accept responsibility as well as fully explain how she will better uphold the values that are important to all Arizonans.. 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. Source. top: -1px; Hobbs served one term in the House of Representatives and ran for state senate in 2012. Apply today! 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. } AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. background-color: #f9d334; If voting patterns from 2020 hold, and there are signs they will given Lake's strong support among voters who cast ballots in person on Election Day, she could surge into the lead as remaining ballots that were dropped off Tuesday are counted. Elected November 15, 2022. 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. It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. 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. .outer_percentage { They recessed their meeting and planned to reconvene at 2 p.m. People who attended the Cochise County meeting Monday were confused by the decision and what it means. Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials. Some speakers were well-known figures within right-wing circles. Fill out the webform below to request the Arizona Secretary of State's appearance. He practiced law for 15 years before running for office in 2016 when he was elected Maricopa County Recorder. Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. .results_row.winner { Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? The race for Arizona's next governor, one of the most closely followed in the country, embodied the national dynamics of the midterm, with GOP hopeful Lake championing economic and border issues while Hobbs ran on combating election lies and protecting abortion rights. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Adams has criticized Hobbs' responses to the verdict and called her out for not taking more responsibility. width: 100% !important; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { background-color: #dac113; led the Stop the Steal movement in Arizona. .race_footer { 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. } The commentary largely echoed that of a Nov. 16 meeting, where anger and disappointment over the midterm elections was on full display. [58][59][60], Hobbs was sworn in on January 2, 2023, in a private ceremony, with a public ceremony scheduled for January 5. But Arizona Republicans have continued to stoke former President Donald Trump's stolen election lie by pursuing a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. margin: 0; .inner_percentage.Green { overflow: hidden; I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. .race_header.green { Arizonans deserve a leader who owns up to her mistakes. display: inline-block; I think the question is, are these 'late earlies' going to be more like 2020 or more like 2018? Cani asked. 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. 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. PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. Subscribe today. However, there is prosecutorial discretion, which could result in a smaller penalty if the supervisors are found guilty, attorney Jim Barton said. Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. [2] font-size: 20px; padding:7px 8px 8px; 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. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs' office has promised to sue if the three-member Cochise board would not certify, repeatedly warning county officials that the law She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. In some ways, the recount has elevated Ms. Hobbs, who some polls suggest is the most popular statewide elected official. They refused to do theirs. } 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. text-align: center; 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. 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. } 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. states. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, 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. 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. An additional court hearing was scheduled for later this week. color: #fff; Republicans in the State Legislature have struck back at Ms. Hobbs for her opposition to the recount. We hereby withdraw our support. width: 90%; Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. 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. max-width: 600px; [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. display: block; The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { 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. Hobbs, a Democrat and former state legislator, was elected to head the secretary of states office in 2018 by a narrow margin and is the first Democrat to hold the position since 1995, according to Ballotpedia. Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. In her complaint, Hobbs said the Cochise board's decision to let Monday's deadline for certification lapse without any action "disenfranchises tens of thousands of voters in Cochise County.". width: 100%; The recount is expected to start after the secretary of state certifies the election Dec. 5. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. top: 2px; But in a letter to her supporters, candidate Hobbs said Adams firing had nothing to do with gender or race. margin-bottom: 4px; Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. border: 1px solid #999; margin-top: 1em; } font-size: 12px; 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. } } } The outcome of the recount, which is expected to take months, will not change Arizonas election results, Hobbss office has said. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona election 2022 recap: Deadline for counties to report results, Cochise supervisors, facing 2 lawsuits, plan to hire attorney even though no one got his OK, Cochise County sued twice after not certifying election results, Maricopa County certifies election after rowdy crowd objects, Maricopa County rejects Arizona lawmaker's subpoena but says it will answer election questions, Here are all of the challenges to Arizona's 2022 election so far, A second lawsuit to compel the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to certify the Nov. 8 election, 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, issued their first official response to the challenges in a Sunday reply, last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results, could throw races that have been decided into chaos, Arizona election 2022 recap: Deadline for counties to report results, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. 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. A "no" vote in the county in southeastern Arizona could throw races that have been decided into chaos. She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. .votebox { I dont think thats what our founders had in mind when they used the democratic process to elect our leaders, our form of self-governance. 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. Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. 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. font-size: 12px; } Arizona Gov. 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