Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. Mohave County supervisors on Monday morning considered delaying their election canvass until they can get more information, but delayed the vote until the afternoon. .results_row td { A court hearing Monday over a challenge in the Arizona attorney general contest began with a debate over whether the lawsuit was properly filed. WebAn effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. She toured the state speaking to voters in what she often described as a job interview, portraying herself as a change agent and fighter against everything from border cartels to the media. 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. In some ways, the recount has elevated Ms. Hobbs, who some polls suggest is the most popular statewide elected official. width: 100%; As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. 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. 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. When youre under attack, some would have you believe you have two choices: fight or give in. } 53 going on 24th Governor of Arizona", "In spotlight of audit, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs announces run for Arizona governor", "Hobbs wins Arizona governor's race, flipping state for Dems", "Katie Hobbs elected Arizona's 5th female governor, defeating election denier Kari Lake", "Arizona's unique history of governors includes record number of women", "Hobbs rallies supporters and states her priorities as Arizona governor", "Katie Hobbs, Who Defied Trump in Arizona, Tops Kari Lake for Governor", "Seton Catholic High celebrating 65 years of service", "Katie Hobbs | Arizona Secretary of State", "LibGuides: Election: Arizona State Governor", "Contact Katie Hobbs | Contact My Politician", "Who is Katie Hobbs? 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. ', 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. Jane C. Timm is a senior reporter for NBC News. Ms. Hobbs has repeatedly condemned the partisan recount as a dangerous threat to democracy and has assigned observers to track problems with the process. } 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. 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. Election officials across the country have faced a wave of violent threats since the 2020 election. 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. 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. } Hobbs outraised Lake ahead of the November election and outspent her in the cycle, too, at $12.1 million compared to $8.6 million. But in a letter to her supporters, candidate Hobbs said Adams firing had nothing to do with gender or race. Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. has largely doubled down on the baseless accusation that the election was stolen from former President Donald J. Trump, with the state party going as far as censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey, for not being sufficiently loyal by declining to back the attempt to subvert the election. 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. A recall petition must be filed at the office in which the officer being recalled files for nomination. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. There will be no delays or games; we will canvass in accordance with state law.. "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". [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. 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. 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 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. } left: 0; Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. "Why couldnt Peggy Judd be here and face the public instead of hiding behind her computer? he asked. Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969) is an American politician and social worker serving as the 24th governor of Arizona since 2023. [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. 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. Adams has criticized Hobbs' responses to the verdict and called her out for not taking more responsibility. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. [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. .race_footer { https://t.co/kKoc3g02Io. [17] She was a delegate for Hillary Clinton at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! .race_header.green { .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Read the latest here. He yelled at Hobbs: Why are you working so hard to shut the audit down? 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. } padding-left: 0; [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. The difference between candidates is less than half a percentage point, which automatically triggers a recount. 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. } .votebox-results-cell--number { [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. .inner_percentage.Republican { On March 8, 2017, Hobbs announced her candidacy for Arizona secretary of state. The Democrat faced a barrage of attacks from Trump supporters who tried to falsely contend the 2020 election was stolen. But there is a third option: get the job done, Ms. Hobbs says in the video announcement. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Because Arizona has no lieutenant governor, Hobbs stood first in the line of succession to Governor Doug Ducey. Election workers were actively implementing a settings change to solve the problem by 11:30 a.m., they said Monday. 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. She has disregarded the fundamental rights of Arizona citizens afforded by our United States and State of Arizona Constitution. padding-bottom: 0px; 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, she announced in a video Wednesday morning. I think the question is, are these 'late earlies' going to be more like 2020 or more like 2018? Cani asked. vertical-align: middle; 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. [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } She was awarded more than $2 million in damages, which will be knocked down to $300,000 due to a federal statute. [18] Goodman is a child therapist at Phoenix Children's Hospital. 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. Democratic Supervisor Ann English has indicated she doesn't support a delay in certification. 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. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. Monday is the deadline for counties to certify election results, and Cochise is not meeting again on election matters until Friday. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. 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. Accept responsibility as well as fully explain how she will better uphold the values that are important to all Arizonans.. But the jobs not done. 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. Update: Katie Hobbs continues her lead over Kari Lake. background-color: #db0000; Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? 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. She was succeeded by Alston. Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic nominee for governor, saw slight growth in her advantage over Republican challenger Thursday, though the number of votes left Part of HuffPost Politics. 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. She originally did not want to run for state senate but did so due to redistricting. Christine Rhodes, former county recorder, was present at the meeting and said it was bizarre.. This six-month limit does not apply to state legislators. 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. If the county's election is not canvassed by Dec. 5, the statewide canvass will move ahead without the missing county or counties' votes, the Secretary of State's Office has said. background-color: #6db24f; [21] She advocates ending domestic violence.[22]. } She disagrees and said lawyers she spoke with disagree, that the subpoena wasnt lawfully issued. 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. Hobbs may be staying in the race, but her campaign is doomed. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. [52][53] She declined to debate Lake, saying she wanted to deny Lake the opportunity to spread election denialism. The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. .votebox-scroll-container { .election_results_text { overflow-x: scroll; The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. We cannot be certain who accessed the voting equipment and what might have been done to them, she wrote. "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. .votebox { [42], The audit was conducted by Florida-based company Cyber Ninjas, which had no previous experience in election audits and had not been certified by the federal government to conduct election audits. 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, She would be more than happy to hold a Senate hearing if thats what the county requires, she said. } Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. 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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the } 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 requires them to canvass the election tallies. Its been almost six months since Ducey certified his states election results, which put Democrat Joe Biden ahead of then-President Donald Trump by 10,457 votes. padding-bottom: 5px; The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd is the key vote on the three-member board scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Monday to certify the border county's election results. 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. This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. overflow-y: auto; He said Arizona law requires a statement contesting the election to be filed five days after the state canvass. Before seeking elected office, Hobbs participated in political leadership programs in multiple organizations, including Valley Leadership, Emerge Arizona, and the Center for Progressive Leadership. 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. 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. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. 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. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. 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