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. Mondays canvass follows challenges and criticisms hurled at Maricopa County by conservative politicians and personalities in the weeks since Election Day. She issued a scathing six-page letter detailing problems with the audit and has recommended that Maricopa County replace its voting machines and vote tabulators because of the lack of physical security and transparency around the process. left: 0px; Katie Hobbs, Arizona Secretary of State, Announces Bid for Governor, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/02/us/politics/katie-hobbs-arizona-governor.html. Subscribe today. If you certify today, the only thing youll be certifying is your own corruption, Bergquam said to applause. "We will do everything we can to make sure this does not happen in future elections," he said. The results have been certified. Warner did not dismiss the lawsuit but also said that he had not ruled that out. background-color: #003388; "[37] It accused the Arizona Senate of "conspiracy theories that fuel the fundraising schemes of those pulling your strings. .results_row { } Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. She added that untested, uncertified systems had been used in the tallying of ballots. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Hobbs may be staying in the race, but her campaign is doomed. margin-right: 10px; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. states. width: 35px !important; Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Randall Warner asked the various parties involved to share their perspective on the timeliness of the lawsuit filed by Republican Abe Hamadeh. "What Ms. Adams experienced is yet another example of the systemic inequities and racism that have long permeated every aspect of our lives, too often in ways that are invisible to people like me," Hobbs said. .votebox_bp_logo { 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. 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. 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. Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. The suspenseful days that followed saw the candidates exchanging leads until those early ballots that were counted and ultimately pushed Sinema, the Democrat, to victory. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? "This was not a perfect election," he said. Doug Whitney, a Sierra Vista resident, said he was confused about what happened. 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. background-color: #db0000; Ms. Hobbs called the measure an attack on Arizona voters.. Election coverage: Live news updates | Arizona election results. 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. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the } 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. top: 0px; } text-align: left !important; [12], Hobbs attended Northern Arizona University, where she received a bachelor's degree in social work in 1992. Judd, along with fellow Republican Supervisor Tom Crosby,last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results. [64][65], Hobbs is married to Patrick Goodman, whom she met at church in 1992 and married in 1996. 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. All but one county, Cochise, did so. 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. 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. Jane C. Timm is a senior reporter for NBC News. In Arizona, that harassment has caused some to leave their posts. It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. She has disregarded the fundamental rights of Arizona citizens afforded by our United States and State of Arizona Constitution. font-weight: 300; But like Sinema, Hobbs bounced back after the late received early ballots in the state's urban centers were added to the count. Secretary Hobbs met her husband at church in 1992. } His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. [28][29] With the race as close as it was, neither Hobbs nor Gaynor initially claimed victory. letter-spacing: .03em; This petition must be signed by the sponsors who swear an oath that all signatures collected will be valid signatures. "Late early" ballots generally refer to ballots dropped off on Election Day or received by elections officials in the days immediately prior. 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 margin-bottom:16px; background-color: #003388; Some speakers were well-known figures within right-wing circles. .race_header.republican { Hobbs is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers professional organization. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. They were supposed to certify, and they tabled it so that there is going to be apparently a debate of sorts," Whitney said. 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 gubernatorial race saw unprecedented spending and fundraising in part thanks to the close contest itself and Arizona's growing prominence in the national spotlight. Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. She joined a lawsuit to try to stop the recount, which has no official standing and will not change the states vote. 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. .results_row td { max-height: 580px; Hobbs won the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election, defeating Republican nominee Kari Lake. padding-bottom: 8px; I find that very disheartening.. .votebox_legend { 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. 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Election workers were actively implementing a settings change to solve the problem by 11:30 a.m., they said Monday. } } Subscribe to azcentral.com today. font-size: 2em; That dwindled to a few thousand over GOP challenger and former television news anchor Kari Lake early Wednesday morning, but widened slightly later that evening. margin-top: 16px; Whoever gets the most votes wins the office. IE 11 is not supported. display: inline-block; Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. 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. .non_result_row div { 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. font-weight: bold; [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. [41], After consulting with the Department of Homeland Security and the Election Assistance Commission, Hobbs said she was told that it was impossible to know whether the voting machines the county turned over in response to the Senate subpoena had been compromised and that Dominion Voting Systems should re-certify them for future use. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Elected November 15, 2022. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. } 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit, "I got a new hat for my birthday yesterday: Soon To Be Governor", "Happy birthday Governor-Elect @katiehobbs!!! Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. The audit procedures are vague and insufficient to ensure accuracy and consistency and fail to adequately protect and document chain of custody of ballots, Hobbs said. overflow-y: auto; If youre an elected official, youre not above the law, he said. color: #888; 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. Election officials have expressed concerns about the audit, which is being led by Cyber Ninjas, a private cybersecurity firm based in Florida. The decision means the county won't meet its deadline to report results to the state. "Why couldnt Peggy Judd be here and face the public instead of hiding behind her computer? he asked. max-width: 600px; 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. An effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. font-size: 16px; .race_header { PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. An effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to require a recall election. No signatures were filed with the secretary of state's office by the deadline. [1] Read the latest here. color: #fff; [52][53] She declined to debate Lake, saying she wanted to deny Lake the opportunity to spread election denialism. font-size: 12px; Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said in a statement, Hobbs must do the right thing. While the county was compiling some of the answers to her massive requests, he added, more than 10 of her 31 numbered requests in the document asked for items outside the scope of a lawful legislative subpoena. } On March 8, 2017, Hobbs announced her candidacy for Arizona secretary of state. The companys founder, Doug Logan, has come under scrutiny for his earlier promotion of election conspiracy theories. font-style: italic; background: #4c4c4c; } Arizonas 21st Secretary of State. The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. margin-bottom: -2px !important; font-weight: 300; Chairman Bill Gates said county officials are committed to a transparent election. width: 350px; 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. 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. She cant even correctly spell the name of her discrimination victim. Those are what remain to count and that could shift the race's leader in coming days. "There were issues. Smaller updates could come throughout the day from more rural counties. .votebox-scroll-container { Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. In closing remarks, supervisors stressed that the election was secure and accurate. .inner_percentage.Republican { The Friday meeting, proposed by Supervisor Tom Crosby, could be a reprise of a Nov. 18 meeting at which three men who dont live in Cochise County alleged the firms that verify election tabulation machines werent properly accredited. 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. border: 1px solid #999; [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. [30][31] In the days to come, Gaynor's lead narrowed as more and more ballots were counted. [27] In the 2018 election, she faced Republican nominee Steve Gaynor. He yelled at Hobbs: Why are you working so hard to shut the audit down? margin-right: 12px; margin: 0px 10px; Election news will continue through the waning weeks of the year. max-width: 75px; [56][57] After the election, Lake refused to concede, and was reported to be assembling a legal team to contest the election results. A recall petition must be filed at the office in which the officer being recalled files for nomination. Because Arizona has no lieutenant governor, Hobbs stood first in the line of succession to Governor Doug Ducey. .non_result_row th { She represented the 24th legislative district. 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. She also expressed concerns about the people who had been hired to do the counting. 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. [9] A first-generation Arizonan, Hobbs was raised in Tempe in a middle-class family that sometimes relied on food stamps. 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. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. English voted against further delay of the canvass earlier Monday. [7], Hobbs was born in Tempe, Arizona. Support local journalism. padding-left: 16px; padding-bottom: 3px; Those addressing the board included Ben Bergquam of Real Americas Voice, a conservative television network, and podcaster Joe Oltmann of Colorado. Im here to solve problems.. 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. Legal help: Cochise supervisors, facing 2 lawsuits, plan to hire attorney even though no one got his OK, Court challenges:Cochise County sued twice after not certifying election results, 'Safe, secure and accurate':Maricopa County certifies election after rowdy crowd objects, Subpoena follow-up:Maricopa County rejects Arizona lawmaker's subpoena but says it will answer election questions, Raising questions:Here are all of the challenges to Arizona's 2022 election so far. .votebox { margin: 0; padding-left: 10px; } Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. width: 50px; They recessed their meeting and planned to reconvene at 2 p.m. People who attended the Cochise County meeting Monday were confused by the decision and what it means. RELATED: Fired African-American staffer took on AZ Senate. "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". 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. State schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman would come out the winner in her reelection bid, denying Republican Tom Horne a win. She later attended Arizona State University, where she received a master's degree in social work in 1995. 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. overflow-x: scroll; } font-size: 20px; } Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. She was awarded more than $2 million in damages, which will be knocked down to $300,000 due to a federal statute. The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . 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. Printers used at Maricopa County polling sites on Election Day were tested in advance and used the same settings as in previous elections, according to election officials. } 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. On Wednesday, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any harm she had done to Adams. The Arizona G.O.P. Before seeking elected office, Hobbs participated in political leadership programs in multiple organizations, including Valley Leadership, Emerge Arizona, and the Center for Progressive Leadership. Election officials across the country have faced a wave of violent threats since the 2020 election. Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials. } Arizonans deserve a leader who owns up to her mistakes. display: block; Im deeply grateful for their support, Adams said. Read Hobbs' full statement on the matter here. [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. 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. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. padding-bottom: 8px; 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.". The process was set to begin with an 8 a.m. closed-door session and then a 9:30 a.m. public meeting. There's all the assumptions people are making about the timing of this, and I just dont think we can make those assumptions.". 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. Mohave County supervisors on Monday morning considered delaying their election canvass until they can get more information, but delayed the vote until the afternoon. } Hobbs, a Democrat and the states top election official, said Thursday that a man had called her office saying I deserve to die and wanting to know what she is wearing so shell be easy to get. Hobbs said that it was one of at least three such threats today.. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. .results_row.winner { [43] Cyber Ninjas' owner, Doug Logan, supported Trump and promoted Trump's claims of election fraud. Biden edged out Trump by more than 2 percentage points or about 45,000 votes in Maricopa County. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. 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. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. 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. 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. Christine Rhodes, former county recorder, was present at the meeting and said it was bizarre.. Source. Monday was the deadline for Arizona's 15 counties to report results of the Nov. 8 election to the Secretary of State's Office. [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. .results_row td:first-child { Fill out the webform below to request the Arizona Secretary of State's appearance. 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. As public comment got underway at Maricopa Countys Monday canvass meeting, numerous speakers called for an election redo. No signatures were filed with the overflow-x: auto; 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. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. color: #0645ad; .non_result_row { 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. With a decade of election wins under her belt, Hobbs ran a more traditional campaign, spending big on advertising to get her name and ideas before voters. .race_header.democratic { 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. Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic nominee for governor, saw slight growth in her advantage over Republican challenger Thursday, though the number of votes left to count was so significant it promised further seesawing in the race's margins. Fann, referring to one of Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, contended that the county had deleted an entire database. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. font-weight: 100; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). width: 100%; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { [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. 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. pic.twitter.com/7MaUkq3YNA. 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. One big outstanding question is whom those remaining votes will favor, which is somewhat unpredictable in the purple state. As Recorder, Secretary Fontes revolutionized the election system by ensuring that every eligible Arizonan had the access they needed to vote. But the jobs not done. 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. 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. Accept responsibility as well as fully explain how she will better uphold the values that are important to all Arizonans.. 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