A Nov. 16 board meeting saw numerous public speakers sharing frustration, conspiracies and their doubts over election integrity. } 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. font-size: 1.25em; } [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. Read Hobbs' full statement on the matter here. 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. Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates said Monday that Maricopa County will review the troubles it had on Election Day. "There were issues. If you certify today, the only thing youll be certifying is your own corruption, Bergquam said to applause. She cant even correctly spell the name of her discrimination victim. } Arizonas 21st Secretary of State. width: 50%; } censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey. [14], Hobbs was the chief compliance officer for Sojourner Center, one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. height: 56px; Lake, 53, used her decades on-camera to appeal to Arizonans, many of whom already knew her, and rose to prominence aligning herself with false claims of widespread election fraud. 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County voting centers had issues with printers that left some ballots unable to be tabulated, or counted, at polling places. Given the tightness of the race, that also means media outlets like the Associated Press may not declare a winner for several days or more. Hobbs, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time, testified in court saying Adams was fired for performance-related issues. Sen. Kelly Townsend, R-Apache Junction, issued the subpoena that was served to the county on Wednesday, adding another legal layer to concerns by some Republicans over Election Day problems with ballot readers at the polls. This woman is frightening. } letter-spacing: .04em; The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. Heres how. overflow-y: auto; [35] In response, Hobbs received death threats, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety assigned personnel to guard her and her staff. } KNXV-TV reported Friday that Arizona Gov. 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. They live in Phoenix with their two kids, Hannah and Sam, and their dog and cats. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { } } Accept responsibility as well as fully explain how she will better uphold the values that are important to all Arizonans.. .results_table_container { The Hobbs campaign refused multiple requests for an interview. The secretary of state added that she and a staffer were later chased outside their office by a man she didnt know. However, there is prosecutorial discretion, which could result in a smaller penalty if the supervisors are found guilty, attorney Jim Barton said. font-weight: 100; 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. 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. 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. County leaders issued their first official response to the challenges in a Sunday reply to a letter from the Arizona Attorney Generals Office, writing that unexpected problems at the polls didnt disenfranchise voters and dont invalidate the election. WebAn effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { On November 16, Hobbs was officially declared the winner by a margin of 20,000 votes. Chairman Bill Gates said county officials are committed to a transparent election. 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. 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. 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. padding-top: 3px; padding-left: 8px; [56][57] After the election, Lake refused to concede, and was reported to be assembling a legal team to contest the election results. .votebox_bp_logo { 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. Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). .race_header.libertarian { padding-bottom: 5px; } Judd, along with fellow Republican Supervisor Tom Crosby,last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results. Some speakers were well-known figures within right-wing circles. Several Republicans have also announced their plans to run, including Kimberly Yee, who is currently the state treasurer, and Kari Lake, a former anchor for the local Fox television station. Smaller updates could come throughout the day from more rural counties. } .votebox-results-cell--check { margin-bottom: 4px; In addition to the lawsuits pending against Cochise County, at least two state races are heading to an official recount, and several questions and challenges linger from the Arizona Attorney General's Office, the state Republican Party and from some candidates themselves. background-color: #dac113; 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. She disagrees and said lawyers she spoke with disagree, that the subpoena wasnt lawfully issued. [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. 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. 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 Because Arizona has no lieutenant governor, Hobbs stood first in the line of succession to Governor Doug Ducey. a large lead of more than 180,000 votes when initial counts were posted, signs they will given Lake's strong support among voters who cast ballots in person. 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. 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. Contact our sales team. Mohave County supervisors reconvened at 2 p.m. and with little discussion voted 4-0 to canvass their election. 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. She originally did not want to run for state senate but did so due to redistricting. } 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. 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. Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. [54][55] Hobbs narrowly defeated Lake with 50.3% of the vote. Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic nominee for governor, saw slight growth in her advantage over Republican challenger Thursday, though the number of votes left [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. } width: 90%; In closing remarks, supervisors stressed that the election was secure and accurate. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs best known nationally for taking a stand against former President Donald Trumps claims of election fraud entered this left: 0; border: 1px solid #999; What are you hiding?, In reaction to the recent threats and harassment, Hobbs said on Twitter: The @ArizonaAudit and its far-right allies know their rhetoric will lead to this. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any pain she caused to Talonya Adams, who successfully sued the Arizona Senate for racial discrimination. Arizonans deserve a leader who owns up to her mistakes. In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. } Hobbs resigned her seat in the State Senate on January 7, 2019, after being elected secretary of state. [34], In 2021, the Arizona Senate Republicans provided $150,000 to fund an audit aimed at contesting the 2020 presidential election results in Maricopa County. position: absolute; We hereby withdraw our support. 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. Secretary Hobbs met her husband at church in 1992. Art Hamilton who is a former House Minority Leader announced he is supporting businessman Marco Lopez for Governor. 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More than 100 people gathered outside Maricopa Countys board chambers Monday as county officials prepared to begin certifying election results. font-weight: bold; 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. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. [3][4] She became Arizona's fifth female governor[5][6] on January 2, 2023. padding-left: 16px; [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. [30][31] In the days to come, Gaynor's lead narrowed as more and more ballots were counted. .votebox-scroll-container { "Why couldnt Peggy Judd be here and face the public instead of hiding behind her computer? he asked. But like Sinema, Hobbs bounced back after the late received early ballots in the state's urban centers were added to the count. position: relative; This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? 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She was succeeded by Alston. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. 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