} font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.5em; 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.". .non_result_row th { 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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs speaks at a roundtable event in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2022. 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. 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. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. 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. Arizona's 24th Governor. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .votebox { Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. Hobbs won the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election, defeating Republican nominee Kari Lake. .race_header.green { background-color: grey; 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. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. In 2020, they favored Republicans. IE 11 is not supported. But the jobs not done. width: 35px !important; .results_text { background-color: #ccc; .race_header.libertarian { "I think she's always been very uncomfortable with minorities," Adams told 12 News last month. Hobbs is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers professional organization. Election officials across the country have faced a wave of violent threats since the 2020 election. 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. This year, the process drew intense attention in Cochise, Mohave and Maricopa counties. .votebox-scroll-container { z-index:1; Source. On a 2-1 vote, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to delay certification of the Nov. 8 election results. height: 56px; Katie Hobbs has vocally opposed the GOP-led audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results. Katie Hobbs, Arizonas secretary of state, said Wednesday she would caution campaigns against celebrating victories at the moment, saying there are many } background-color: #dac113; [23] Hobbs became minority leader in 2015 and served two terms in that position. The decision means the county won't meet its deadline to report results to the state. Those at the front of the security line mocked journalists as they were ushered in by law enforcement officers. [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. The results have been certified. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. .inner_percentage.Democratic { New results are expected Friday night. [25] In November 2021, Adams won a discrimination lawsuit related to her firing and was awarded a judgment of $2.75 million.[26]. font-size: 12px; 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. height: 22px; ', 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. Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). Hobbs had 42% of the vote and her closest rival, Marco Lopez, has 8% of the vote. "Hobbs forced apology smacks of pandering and desperation. Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. 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. Judd, along with fellow Republican Supervisor Tom Crosby,last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results. [15] She is an adjunct faculty member of social work at Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona State University.[16]. PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. The letter also says that the state canvass will proceed regardless of the results of the vote, as required under state law. If you certify today, the only thing youll be certifying is your own corruption, Bergquam said to applause. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. "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. Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. display: block; Heres how. [52][53] She declined to debate Lake, saying she wanted to deny Lake the opportunity to spread election denialism. Apply today! Mondays canvass follows challenges and criticisms hurled at Maricopa County by conservative politicians and personalities in the weeks since Election Day. [7], Hobbs was born in Tempe, Arizona. 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. font-size: 0.9em; I think the question is, are these 'late earlies' going to be more like 2020 or more like 2018? Cani asked. .inner_percentage.Green { Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. position: absolute; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { State schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman would come out the winner in her reelection bid, denying Republican Tom Horne a win. Over 2 million votes cast by Arizonans already were counted, and more than 550,000 are left to tally, according to information collected by the Arizona Secretary of State's Office. letter-spacing: 0.03em; "[37][38][39][40] Fann responded that the audit would continue when the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum site was next available. The majority of those are in Maricopa County, where ballots counted so far have favored Hobbs by about 4 percentage points. 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? The Democrat faced a barrage of attacks from Trump supporters who tried to falsely contend the 2020 election was stolen. overflow-x: auto; Doug Ducey, a Republican, will leave office in January, turning over the helm of the state to Arizona's fifth female governor, whether its Lake or Hobbs ultimately declared the winner. Whoever gets the most votes wins the office. padding-bottom: 0px; KNXV-TV reported Friday that Arizona Gov. top: 2px; All but one county, Cochise, did so. Like 2020, this race could offer its own surprises, too. width: 100% !important; } 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. Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. Secretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. Hobbs resigned her seat in the State Senate on January 7, 2019, after being elected secretary of state. Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. 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. font-weight: 300; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 395,436 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. "Late early" ballots generally refer to ballots dropped off on Election Day or received by elections officials in the days immediately prior. background-color: #f4f4f4; That meant the document did not meet the legal requirements of an enforceable legislative subpoena, he said. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. 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. 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. width: 100%; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, announced she is running in the states open gubernatorial race on Wednesday. Election news will continue through the waning weeks of the year. The Republican National Committee made a statement slamming Hobbs for what they said was a "forced apology.". Katie Hobbs, Arizona Secretary of State, Announces Bid for Governor, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/02/us/politics/katie-hobbs-arizona-governor.html. Those ballots were placed into a box for misreads, known as door 3, and later tabulated at the countys election headquarters. It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. He practiced law for 15 years before running for office in 2016 when he was elected Maricopa County Recorder. .votebox_legend { Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . background-color: green; 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, censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey. 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. [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. margin-bottom:16px; She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. } 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. 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, she announced in a video Wednesday morning. The Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans filed a suit in Cochise County Superior Court on Monday asking for an order to county supervisors to canvass their election by Thursday. background-color: #003388; I find that very disheartening.. 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. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. 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. Elected November 15, 2022. 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