Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. Those ballots were placed into a box for misreads, known as door 3, and later tabulated at the countys election headquarters. float: left; overflow-y: auto; [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. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. Im deeply grateful for their support, Adams said. } width: 50%; The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has rejected a legislative subpoena seeking information about the Nov. 8 election, saying it wasnt properly issued.. } 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. Hobbs, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time, testified in court saying Adams was fired for performance-related issues. 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. position: relative; The Hobbs response to supporters did not sit well with leaders in Arizonas African American community. padding-bottom: 0px; She joined a lawsuit to try to stop the recount, which has no official standing and will not change the states vote. 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_legend { 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. Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. } [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. Heres how. } overflow-x: auto; Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. font-size: 16px; [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. } [64][65], Hobbs is married to Patrick Goodman, whom she met at church in 1992 and married in 1996. 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. "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. [35] In response, Hobbs received death threats, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety assigned personnel to guard her and her staff. [61] Upon taking office, she became Arizona's fifth female governor, a record for U.S. 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-right: 12px; 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 "certainly disenfranchise" voters, she said. 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. [67][68][13], Hobbs is Catholic. Whoever gets the most votes wins the office. font-weight: 300; display: table; I think the question is, are these 'late earlies' going to be more like 2020 or more like 2018? Cani asked. They need to look at those voting machines all around this state before they certify any of the elections, she said. 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, 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. On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. A court hearing Monday over a challenge in the Arizona attorney general contest began with a debate over whether the lawsuit was properly filed. display: inline; She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. They were supposed to certify, and they tabled it so that there is going to be apparently a debate of sorts," Whitney said. 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. 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. text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin-bottom: .75em; Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. } background-color: green; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. An effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. And if that were not successful, the state canvass could move ahead Dec. 5 without the votes from Mohave County. padding-left: 10px; 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. That would mean county judges, treasurer and others could not be seated in January. 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. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any pain she caused to Talonya Adams, who successfully sued the Arizona Senate for racial discrimination. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. text-align: left !important; padding-left: 0; background-color: #6db24f; Katie Hobbs has vocally opposed the GOP-led audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results. 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. As the states top election official, Hobbs was a frequent target of stolen election conspiracy theories and was harassed and threatened for her work and defense of the state's system. According to The Guardians Sam Levine, who observed the Maricopa County auditors this week, the election review is occurring at a slow and sleepy pace, and potentially dubious technology is being used to verify ballots. padding-bottom: 8px; The failure to certify on Monday could bring threatened legal action from the secretary of state as well as from national groups. In some ways, the recount has elevated Ms. Hobbs, who some polls suggest is the most popular statewide elected official. 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. position: relative; Katie Hobbs recall, Arizona Secretary of State (2021), States that have pre-petition signature requirements for recalls, Arizona Secretary of State election, 2018, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Katie_Hobbs_recall,_Arizona_Secretary_of_State_(2021)&oldid=8487853, Unsuccessful or mixed outcome recall efforts, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. "I vote aye under duress, Gould said. 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. .votebox-results-metadata { 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. top: 2px; The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. This year, the process drew intense attention in Cochise, Mohave and Maricopa counties. Anyone can read what you share. 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.". "I know that we can build a campaign and a government that is inclusive, accountable and works for all Arizonans," Hobbs added. 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. The results have been certified. [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. The results have been certified. Hobbs asks for the court to act by Thursday, the same date a lawsuit filed hours earlier also requested. Looking back at 2018 offers a different pattern. Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. Christine Rhodes, former county recorder, was present at the meeting and said it was bizarre.. 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] The letter said they would disenfranchise Cochise County voters, Whitney said. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { margin-top: 1em; padding-left: 8px; She cant even correctly spell the name of her discrimination victim. color: #6db24f; 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. 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. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { font-weight: 300; "[37] It accused the Arizona Senate of "conspiracy theories that fuel the fundraising schemes of those pulling your strings. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { She specializes in domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness. background-color: #6db24f; Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials. } } On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. .votebox { [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. 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. 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. font-size: 1.25em; Hobbs was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2012 and reelected in 2016. .votebox_bp_logo { A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. } Arizona Republicans passed a measure on Tuesday to strip Democrat Katie Hobbs, the current secretary of state, of her ability to defend election lawsuits, a } .race_header.republican { She specialized in domestic violence and worked for one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. Read the latest here. font-size: 12px; 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. Both repeatedly have suggested that the 2020 election was rigged. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. padding-bottom: 7px; Support local journalism. overflow-y: hidden; Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969) is an American politician and social worker who is the governor-elect of Arizona, having been elected in 2022. She has served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona since 2019. 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Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The jury also found she was retaliated against because she questioned why she was earning less than others who did the same work. Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. She has been a professional social worker since 1992. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .inner_percentage.Republican { Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. Katie Hobbs defeated Steve Gaynor in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 6, 2018. } After graduating from law school, Secretary Fontes spent his career advocating for justice and fighting for those who are disadvantaged first as a prosecutor with the Denver District Attorney and then at the Maricopa County Attorneys office. He said Arizona law requires a statement contesting the election to be filed five days after the state canvass. } } I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. height: 22px; censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. height: 50px; . The canvass is required by law and is the full accounting of ballots cast, Gates said. When youre under attack, some would have you believe you have two choices: fight or give in. Part of HuffPost Politics. [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. .results_text { Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. Most Arizonans receive ballots by mail, and can return them via a mailbox, dropbox or by dropping them off on Election Day. [18], Hobbs served on the Phoenix Women's Commission and the Phoenix Human Services Commission. 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px; .percentage_number { She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. New results are expected Friday night. Source. On Wednesday, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any harm she had done to Adams. 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. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. 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