English voted against further delay of the canvass earlier Monday. 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. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { 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. She added that untested, uncertified systems had been used in the tallying of ballots. "Late early" ballots generally refer to ballots dropped off on Election Day or received by elections officials in the days immediately prior. 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. font-size: 12px; Officials said they first heard of the problems at 6:20 a.m., minutes after the polls opened. 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. Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. margin-top: 0px; "She seems wholly disconnected from people of color. text-align: left !important; } In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. No signatures were filed with the secretary of state's office by the deadline.[1]. The Hobbs response to supporters did not sit well with leaders in Arizonas African American community. 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. Supervisor Hildy Angius said she spent the recess talking with constituents, her congressman, Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, and even some candidates and came to realize she had no choice other than either to certify the election or essentially void the county's votes in the state canvass. Elected November 15, 2022. Born and raised in Arizona, Hobbs holds degrees in social work from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. font-size: 0.9em; In 2020, they favored Republicans. 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. [69] She is a triathlete and has been an avid cyclist since high school.[18][70]. IE 11 is not supported. Here in Arizona, the main opposition is coming from the Arizona Secretary of State, far left Katie Hobbs. The results have been certified. } display: block; Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.com or 480-416-5669. Adams has criticized Hobbs' responses to the verdict and called her out for not taking more responsibility. Secretary Fontes is committed to preserving integrity in our elections, making voting easier for registered voters, and ensuring that Arizonas business community has a non-partisan partner in the Secretarys office. If you certify today, the only thing youll be certifying is your own corruption, Bergquam said to applause. It also would put the county in a legal conflict with the state. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". .race_header.democratic { width: 100%; } Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. With 12 of Arizona's 15 counties certifying the election so far, the Secretary of State's Office has confirmed it will file a legal action by the end of the day to force at least one county, Cochise, to certify its results. KNXV-TV reported Friday that Arizona Gov. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { .electionsectionheading { [18] Goodman is a child therapist at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. background: #4c4c4c; 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. padding-bottom: 8px; [30][31] In the days to come, Gaynor's lead narrowed as more and more ballots were counted. [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. It was 10 days after the election that Gaynor conceded and Hobbs declared victory, which came by a razor-thin margin of 20,000 votes, less than 1 percentage point. On Wednesday, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she regrets any harm she had done to Adams. 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. She represented the 15th legislative district alongside Lela Alston. It could take days or longer to know the answer. padding-bottom: 8px; .inner_percentage.Republican { [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. Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. font-weight: bold; Her race against Republican Steve Gaynor was so tight that the Associated Press initially and erroneously called it for Gaynor, who held a lead on election night. Katie Hobbs did not come to play. "I know that we can build a campaign and a government that is inclusive, accountable and works for all Arizonans," Hobbs added. .results_text { left: 0px; Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. .percentage_number { She has been a professional social worker since 1992. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? "Hobbs forced apology smacks of pandering and desperation. She was awarded more than $2 million in damages, which will be knocked down to $300,000 due to a federal statute. [23] Hobbs became minority leader in 2015 and served two terms in that position. Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. The race's margin at least for now proves right the political forecasters who called the race a toss-up. He said Arizona law requires a statement contesting the election to be filed five days after the state canvass. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Both repeatedly have suggested that the 2020 election was rigged. 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. But Deputy County Attorney Jeff Haws told the supervisors that if they delayed their vote beyond Monday, it could trigger legal action to compel the county to certify the election. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Hobbs has positioned herself as a key defender of the states election system and opponent of the audit and her announcement video suggests she will seek to capitalize on that fight in her bid. AZ Secretary of State: 'This is everything but an audit', a controversial and conspiracy filled audit of 2020 ballots. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. } font-weight: 300; [13] She paid for college through scholarships and work-study programs. Chairman Ron Gould shared similar resentment that he felt forced to certify the election. When youre under attack, some would have you believe you have two choices: fight or give in. display: inline-block; height: 22px; ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Brunt of storm moving out of SoCal, light showers on tap Wednesday, AccuWeather: AM showers before a mild afternoon, Contingent of trained Russian forces and military equipment moving from Belarus to Donbas, Shots fired, pursuit, standoff; Sussex man charged, La Mesa teen accused of using dad's gun to make an online threat against a teacher. top: -1px; width: 100% Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). "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. Register to Vote / Update Your Voter Information, Requerimientos de la Prueba de Ciudadana, Information for Recently Naturalized Citizens, Information for Members of Federally Recognized Tribes, Sign a Candidate Petition or Give $5 Qualifying Contribution, Contact Information for County Election Officials, Make An Electronic Campaign Finance Filing, Ballot Measure Committee campaign finance reports, Requirements for Paid & Non-Resident Circulators, Information about Recognized Political Parties, Historical Election Results & Information, Professional Employment Organizations (PEO). Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. 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. overflow-x: auto; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In 2020, these ballots broke in favor of Trump, though they ultimately weren't enough to overcome President Joe Biden's early lead. The Arizona G.O.P. 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. .non_result_row { 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. She has been honored with dozens of awards for her service. [25] In November 2021, Adams won a discrimination lawsuit related to her firing and was awarded a judgment of $2.75 million.[26]. On Sunday, she wavered, saying she had more questions. The petition must contain a general statement explaining the recall, and it may not exceed 200 words. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, padding-left: 10px; Heres how. overflow-y: hidden; overflow-x: scroll; I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. That would "certainly disenfranchise" voters, she said. She originally did not want to run for state senate but did so due to redistricting. Its been my job and lifes work to make government work for the people of Arizona. Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. margin-top: 16px; Given what was known about Mr. Kern before this audit, and his inclusion regardless, one must wonder what procedures are truly being used to recruit and screen others involved in the counting of ballots, Hobbs wrote in the letter. 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 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. Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. 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. } 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. Hobbs, 52, relied on her national profile defending the states 2020 election to propel her bid for the Governors Office. overflow: hidden; .race_header.green { Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs speaks at a roundtable event in Phoenix on Sept. 19, 2022. "The other side isn't offering policies to make our lives better, they're offering conspiracies that only make our lives worse," she says over news clips about the audit. 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. 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. This is too little, too late. As public comment got underway at Maricopa Countys Monday canvass meeting, numerous speakers called for an election redo. Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. text-align: center; 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. } } } ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. position: absolute; 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. 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. 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. Most Arizonans receive ballots by mail, and can return them via a mailbox, dropbox or by dropping them off on Election Day. 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. } 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. They refused to do theirs. The majority of those are in Maricopa County, where ballots counted so far have favored Hobbs by about 4 percentage points. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Lake's unconventional and instinct-driven campaign, in which she served as both candidate and campaign manager, thrived in the spotlight. She demanded that the lengthy, multifaceted list of questions for the county be answered by 9:30 a.m. Monday. margin-bottom: 4px; 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. This woman is frightening. Such a felony, the lowest possible, is subject to fines and jail time that could range from four months to two years in prison. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. 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. [2] The petition listed the following reasons for recall: We the People seek to recall Secretary of State Katie Hobbs for violation of her oath of office A.R.S 38-231. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said shes been the target of multiple death threats amid the ongoing review and recount of 2020 election ballots in her state a Republican-led effort whose legitimacy has been questioned by Hobbs and other election officials. } Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969) is an American politician and social worker serving as the 24th governor of Arizona since 2023. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. Katie Hobbs defeated Steve Gaynor in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 6, 2018. margin-right: 12px; 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. It was the second time a federal jury agreed Adams was the victim of racial and gender discrimination. Im here to solve problems.. 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. 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. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . 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. No signatures were filed with the 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. This year, the process drew intense attention in Cochise, Mohave and Maricopa counties. 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. width: 50px; Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials. Ms. Hobbs, a Democrat who gained prominence for defending the states election system, has condemned a Republican recount currently underway, calling it a threat to democracy. A court hearing Monday over a challenge in the Arizona attorney general contest began with a debate over whether the lawsuit was properly filed. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. On a 2-1 vote, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors voted to delay certification of the Nov. 8 election results. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. PHOENIX A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs 'very uncomfortable with minorities,' African-American aide says after winning discrimination case, I know that my initial response to the jury verdict fell short of taking real accountability for the pain Ive caused to Ms. Adams and many Arizonans. } Secretary Hobbs met her husband at church in 1992. has largely doubled down on the baseless accusation that the election was stolen from former President Donald J. Trump, with the state party going as far as censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey, for not being sufficiently loyal by declining to back the attempt to subvert the election. https://t.co/kKoc3g02Io. .votebox { Subscribe to azcentral.com today. 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.. 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. 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. font-weight: 300; border: 1px solid #999; Hobbs served one term in the House of Representatives and ran for state senate in 2012. .results_row.winner { padding-bottom: 5px;

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