.votebox-results-metadata { The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. But there is a third option: get the job done, Ms. Hobbs says in the video announcement. Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? We hereby withdraw our support. [10] She comes from a Catholic family and volunteered at her church as a child. "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. padding:7px 8px 8px; 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. 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During public comment, speakers called county leaders traitors, evil and vote traffickers., One said violent revolution was needed when peaceful processes like voting fail and another asked whether Supervisor Clint Hickman, whose family owns Hickmans Family Farms, had another chicken farm to burn down.. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. 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[64][65], Hobbs is married to Patrick Goodman, whom she met at church in 1992 and married in 1996. letter-spacing: .03em; Current and former Democratic state lawmakers have said that they had no problems with Adams' job performance. background-color: #6db24f; Most Arizonans receive ballots by mail, and can return them via a mailbox, dropbox or by dropping them off on Election Day. Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. led the Stop the Steal movement in Arizona. margin-bottom: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 2020, they favored Republicans. vertical-align: middle; [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. [44] The auditors released a report in September 2021, finding no proof of fraud and that their ballot recount increased Biden's margin of victory by 360 votes. Elected November 15, 2022. margin: 0; Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. The board of supervisors responded in a letter calling the accusations "false, defamatory, and beneath the dignity of the Senate. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? 5 things to know about Arizona's Democratic governor", "Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State from Arizona", "Running Women Q&A: Katie Hobbs is Itching to Fight Voter Suppression", "New lawmaker profile: Rep. Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix", "Connecting with Secretary of State Katie Hobbs", "A Black staffer in the Arizona Senate wins $2.75M judgement in discrimination case", "Fired Senate staffer awarded millions in discrimination suit", "Democratic state Sen. Katie Hobbs will seek to unseat Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan", "AP: Steve Gaynor Arizona's next Secretary of State", "I'm in this to win it and it's still too close to call. The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. 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. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has rejected a legislative subpoena seeking information about the Nov. 8 election, saying it wasnt properly issued.. [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. A "no" vote in the county in southeastern Arizona could throw races that have been decided into chaos. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. display: block; border: 1px solid #999; A federal jury determined Talonya Adams, 45, was fired by the state Senate in 2015 because she complained that her low pay was the result of racial and sex discrimination. width: 100%; I have to admit I dont fully understand the procedures that went on today. The secretary of state added that she and a staffer were later chased outside their office by a man she didnt know. She was succeeded by Alston. Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. height: 50px; On Wednesday, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any harm she had done to Adams. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced she is running in the states open gubernatorial race on Wednesday. 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. Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. That meant the document did not meet the legal requirements of an enforceable legislative subpoena, he said. In the primary race, Ms. Hobbs will face at least one other Democrat, Marco Lopez, a former mayor of Nogales, Ariz., who served as an aide in the Obama administration. Christine Rhodes, former county recorder, was present at the meeting and said it was bizarre.. All but one county, Cochise, did so. top: 0px; text-align: center; 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. 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. margin-top: 16px; Hobbs was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2012 and reelected in 2016. 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. "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. .race_header { She would be more than happy to hold a Senate hearing if thats what the county requires, she said. [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. This year, the process drew intense attention in Cochise, Mohave and Maricopa counties. 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This petition must be signed by the sponsors who swear an oath that all signatures collected will be valid signatures. Read the latest here. The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. overflow: hidden; New results are expected Friday night. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. padding-bottom: 8px; 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 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. About 1% of total ballots cast ultimately couldnt be counted at polling sites by those machines, officials said, but were later tallied at the countys elections center. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. 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. In 2020, these ballots broke in favor of Trump, though they ultimately weren't enough to overcome President Joe Biden's early lead. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Monday is the deadline for counties to certify election results, and Cochise is not meeting again on election matters until Friday. [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. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. .results_table_container { As Recorder, Secretary Fontes revolutionized the election system by ensuring that every eligible Arizonan had the access they needed to vote. There were no incumbents in this race. Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic nominee for governor, saw slight growth in her advantage over Republican challenger Thursday, though the number of votes left Fann, referring to one of Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, contended that the county had deleted an entire database. .results_text { display: block; Hobbs limited access to reporters, sometimes going out of her way to avoid them, and held small-scale campaign events. Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. position: absolute; We did our job, she said in a video announcing her bid. .non_result_row { 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. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px; 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. 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. Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. But the efforts have largely turned off independent voters in the state, who make up roughly a third of the electorate there. color: #fff; Art Hamilton who is a former House Minority Leader announced he is supporting businessman Marco Lopez for Governor. } Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. [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. 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. 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. .votebox-results-cell--check { padding-bottom: 7px; 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. [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. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. [56][57] After the election, Lake refused to concede, and was reported to be assembling a legal team to contest the election results. Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. display: inline-block; .votebox_legend { They were supposed to certify, and they tabled it so that there is going to be apparently a debate of sorts," Whitney said. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } display: inline-block; margin-bottom: .75em; They are complicit.. This woman is frightening. Earlier today a man called my office saying I deserve to die and wanting to know what she is wearing so shell be easy to get. It was one of at least three such threats today.Then a man who Ive never seen before chased me and my staffer outside of our office. Accept responsibility as well as fully explain how she will better uphold the values that are important to all Arizonans.. 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. 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. Those are what remain to count and that could shift the race's leader in coming days. } She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. The Hobbs campaign refused multiple requests for an interview. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { There will be no delays or games; we will canvass in accordance with state law.. } On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor. 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. Bill Gates, the boards chairman, told Townsend in a letter dated Nov. 27 that while the county would provide some of her requested information about the election, the subpoena didnt provide a reasonable time for a response and wasnt tethered to a hearing by the Senate. 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 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. } 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. } Cochise is the only one of Arizona's 15 counties not to certify its results. 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. } Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. Some speakers were well-known figures within right-wing circles. } } Hobbs asks for the court to act by Thursday, the same date a lawsuit filed hours earlier also requested. [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. 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. } Whether anyone will pursue criminal charges is unclear, but it is likely Secretary of State Katie Hobbs office will refer the matter to state or county prosecutors. 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