Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. .electionsectionheading { [27] In the 2018 election, she faced Republican nominee Steve Gaynor. "Why couldnt Peggy Judd be here and face the public instead of hiding behind her computer? he asked. Heres how. [13] She paid for college through scholarships and work-study programs. } float: left; [32][33] She was the first Democrat to hold the post since Richard Mahoney left office in 1995. She promised to recruit women and people of color to leadership positions within her political campaign. .results_row { color: #888; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, 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. They refused to do theirs. padding-bottom: 3px; 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. 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. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? position: absolute; Fill out the webform below to request the Arizona Secretary of State's appearance. They live in Phoenix with their two kids, Hannah and Sam, and their dog and cats. background-color: #003388; She represented the 24th legislative district. As Arizonas secretary of state, Hobbs oversees elections and is second-in-line to the governor. Democratic Supervisor Ann English has indicated she doesn't support a delay in certification. 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. ", RELATED: Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake lead early polls in Arizona's governor race. .inner_percentage.Republican { .votebox-covid-disclaimer { There were no incumbents in this race. 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. } 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. Hobbs credited her interest in politics to her involvement with Emerge Arizona and was inspired to run for office by the people she assisted as a social worker, believing they were not being heard by the government. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } Judd, along with fellow Republican Supervisor Tom Crosby,last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results. Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { The bill, which has not yet been approved by the full Legislature, appears to specifically target Ms. Hobbs; it would expire in January of 2023, when her current term ends. She has been honored with dozens of awards for her service. In 2020, these ballots broke in favor of Trump, though they ultimately weren't enough to overcome President Joe Biden's early lead. Despite declining to debate her opponents, she won the Democratic nomination with 72.3% of the vote. [12], Hobbs attended Northern Arizona University, where she received a bachelor's degree in social work in 1992. [63] In December 2022, she selected Allie Bones, the Arizona assistant secretary of state, as her chief of staff. She has been a professional social worker since 1992. She widened the gap by Thursday evening, to just over 1 percentage point, as counties continued reporting early vote counts, including a big batch in Maricopa County. background-color: #dac113; Secretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. This petition must be signed by the sponsors who swear an oath that all signatures collected will be valid signatures. That meant the document did not meet the legal requirements of an enforceable legislative subpoena, he said. 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. The race's margin at least for now proves right the political forecasters who called the race a toss-up. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has rejected a legislative subpoena seeking information about the Nov. 8 election, saying it wasnt properly issued.. "In spotlight of audit, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs announces run for Arizona governor". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 2, 2021. ^ "Lopez Concedes Democratic Primary for Governor, Hobbs Says Time to Look Ahead". August 3, 2022. ^ "Ahead of the primary, Hobbs looking forward to the general election". ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). But there is a third option: get the job done, Ms. Hobbs says in the video announcement. 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. 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. .results_table_container { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Barton practices political and government relationslawin the Phoenix area. color: #0645ad; padding-bottom: 8px; Smaller updates could come throughout the day from more rural counties. 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. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { position: relative; 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. The jury also found she was retaliated against because she questioned why she was earning less than others who did the same work. Like 2020, this race could offer its own surprises, too. When they met Monday to canvass on the last day allowed by law, they considered a longer delay. 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? She was succeeded by Alston. The failure to certify on Monday could bring threatened legal action from the secretary of state as well as from national groups. font-size: 12px; Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. Sworn in January 2, 2023. Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). width: 350px; 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. [19], Hobbs was the executive director of Emerge Arizona from 2013 to 2019.[20]. Now she's getting her job back - and $350K. .results_row td:first-child { font-size: 16px; Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. I found out today that I have no choice but to vote aye or Ill be arrested and charged with a felony. If enough signatures are gathered, a recall election will be held. The vote comes after Supervisor Peggy Judd last week said she would certify election results, noting she found no problems with the countys tabulation machines. Looking back at 2018 offers a different pattern. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. display: inline-block; [17] She was a delegate for Hillary Clinton at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. No signatures were filed with the secretary of state's office by the deadline.[1]. border-radius: 50%; "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. Chairman Bill Gates said county officials are committed to a transparent election. An effort to recall Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) was launched on February 11, 2021. 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. The secretary of state added that she and a staffer were later chased outside their office by a man she didnt know. 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. As the states top election official, Hobbs was a frequent target of stolen election conspiracy theories and was harassed and threatened for her work and defense of the state's system. Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. This six-month limit does not apply to state legislators. width: 50px; [8] She has a twin sister, Becky. Christine Rhodes, former county recorder, was present at the meeting and said it was bizarre.. Part of HuffPost Politics. She was awarded more than $2 million in damages, which will be knocked down to $300,000 due to a federal statute. Those at the front of the security line mocked journalists as they were ushered in by law enforcement officers. Supporters of the recall had until June 11, 2021, to collect 583,172 signatures to His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream. 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. Hobbs was elected as secretary of state in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote. The recall effort was organized by a group called We the People AZ Alliance. The recall petition was filed with the Arizona Secretary of States office on February 11, 2021, by Shelby Bush and Eric Wnuck. [2] Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. 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. 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. 118th Congress (2023-2024) Get email updates on House Floor Activity. Recall supporters criticized Hobbs over violating her oath of office. On the House Floor on March 1, 2023. Follow her on Twitter @sbarchenger. I suppose the bottom line is the certification of the results of the general election did not take place, Rhodes said, adding that she works from the Democratic party. The results have been certified. 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.". Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .votebox-results-metadata { 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, padding-left: 16px; A recent OH Predictive Insights poll showed Secretary of State Katie Hobbs with a decisive lead in Arizonas Democratic Primary race for Governor. It could take days or longer to know the answer. 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] text-align: center; } I find that very disheartening.. 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. [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. [54][55] Hobbs narrowly defeated Lake with 50.3% of the vote. https://t.co/kKoc3g02Io. 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). 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. Election officials across the country have faced a wave of violent threats since the 2020 election. Those are what remain to count and that could shift the race's leader in coming days. Support local journalism. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. } By again delaying a decision on certifying election results, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors has violated the law, opening the three members to felony charges. "[35] She added that the audit procedures appeared "better suited for chasing conspiracy theories than as a part of a professional audit". [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. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) "My day starts before 8 and ends well after 5," she said . Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? He practiced law for 15 years before running for office in 2016 when he was elected Maricopa County Recorder. Katie Hobbs advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. 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