.percentage_number { Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the largest domestic violence centers in the U.S., the focus of her life has been to help others to gain security, to be heard, and to create better lives. } That would mean county judges, treasurer and others could not be seated in January. [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. 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). This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. font-size: 12px; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 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. In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. 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. IE 11 is not supported. Hobbs won the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election, defeating Republican nominee Kari Lake. She represented the 24th legislative district. text-align: center; } margin-bottom: .75em; 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. 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. letter-spacing: 0.03em; [58][59][60], Hobbs was sworn in on January 2, 2023, in a private ceremony, with a public ceremony scheduled for January 5. width: 50px; 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. She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. margin-top: 1em; Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. More than 100 people gathered outside Maricopa Countys board chambers Monday as county officials prepared to begin certifying election results. display: block; He later led the International Prosecution Unit at the Arizona Attorney Generals Office. height: 56px; padding-bottom: 7px; Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. border: 1px solid #999; .results_row { "[37] It accused the Arizona Senate of "conspiracy theories that fuel the fundraising schemes of those pulling your strings. Hobbs is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers professional organization. Mondays canvass follows challenges and criticisms hurled at Maricopa County by conservative politicians and personalities in the weeks since Election Day. As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. background-color: #db0000; Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. As Recorder, Secretary Fontes revolutionized the election system by ensuring that every eligible Arizonan had the access they needed to vote. color: #0645ad; "Why couldnt Peggy Judd be here and face the public instead of hiding behind her computer? he asked. Christine Rhodes, former county recorder, was present at the meeting and said it was bizarre.. "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. 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. .race_header.green { 100% remote. text-align: center; .results_table { The difference between candidates is less than half a percentage point, which automatically triggers a recount. .race_header { } I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. But we were transparent about that.". Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. .election_results_text { She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. 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. padding-bottom: 3px; Hobbs, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time, testified in court saying Adams was fired for performance-related issues. Major updates on newly counted votes are expected each evening, and officials in the state's most populous counties with the most votes outstanding have said their work could take days. } 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. The results have been certified. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. If enough signatures are gathered, a recall election will be held. 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. 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. There's all the assumptions people are making about the timing of this, and I just dont think we can make those assumptions.". Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. All qualified candidates can run against the incumbent. She was succeeded by Alston. } 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. [14], Hobbs was the chief compliance officer for Sojourner Center, one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. position: relative; .votebox-results-metadata { overflow-y: hidden; margin-right: 10px; Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced she is running in the states open gubernatorial race on Wednesday. A Nov. 16 board meeting saw numerous public speakers sharing frustration, conspiracies and their doubts over election integrity. The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. The recount is expected to start after the secretary of state certifies the election Dec. 5. 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. Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. .results_row td { ", 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. height: 22px; Im here to solve problems.. } If the incumbent wins he/she remains in office and no other recall can take place during that term unless the proponents pay the cost of the prior recall election. Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. 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. [66] They have two children and live in Phoenix. [35] In response, Hobbs received death threats, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety assigned personnel to guard her and her staff. 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. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. Ms. Hobbs called the measure an attack on Arizona voters.. The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. }

. I think the question is, are these 'late earlies' going to be more like 2020 or more like 2018? Cani asked. 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. She specialized in domestic violence and worked for one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. font-weight: 300; width: 100%; background-color: #db0000; He practiced law for 15 years before running for office in 2016 when he was elected Maricopa County Recorder. "We will do everything we can to make sure this does not happen in future elections," he said. 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. } .race_footer { 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. 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. 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. max-width: 75px; overflow-x: scroll; 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. width: 90%; position: absolute; A "no" vote in the county in southeastern Arizona could throw races that have been decided into chaos. "Hobbs forced apology smacks of pandering and desperation. color: #6db24f; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said shes been the target of multiple death threats amid the ongoing review and recount of 2020 election ballots in her state a Republican-led effort whose legitimacy has been questioned by Hobbs and other election officials. 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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). 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. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. .results_row.winner { 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. Sworn in January 2, 2023. Secretary Hobbs met her husband at church in 1992. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { ', 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. width: 100% !important; 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. [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. } Arizona's 24th Governor. color:white; "I vote aye under duress, Gould said. A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. The jury also found she was retaliated against because she questioned why she was earning less than others who did the same work. 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. [11] She went to Catholic schools throughout her childhood and graduated from Seton Catholic High School in 1988. pic.twitter.com/7MaUkq3YNA. .votebox { [54][55] Hobbs narrowly defeated Lake with 50.3% of the vote. margin-top: 0px; .inner_percentage { This woman is frightening. She originally did not want to run for state senate but did so due to redistricting. When youre under attack, some would have you believe you have two choices: fight or give in. Republicans in the State Legislature have struck back at Ms. Hobbs for her opposition to the recount. She added that untested, uncertified systems had been used in the tallying of ballots. } On a 2-1 vote, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to delay certification of the Nov. 8 election results. Hobbs instead focused on her experience and defense of election processes, often casting the race as a choice between "sanity and chaos" and a vote for her as necessary to preserve democracy. Fill out the webform below to request the Arizona Secretary of State's appearance. But there is a third option: get the job done, Ms. Hobbs says in the video announcement. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1), New hunting and fishing license year begins in Montana, LeBron James, DeAaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race, Mother pleads for justice in Christmas Eve double homicide. 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. 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