} Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? No signatures were filed with the secretary of state's office by the deadline.[1]. background-color: #ccc; padding-bottom: 7px; [12], Hobbs attended Northern Arizona University, where she received a bachelor's degree in social work in 1992. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. 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. 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. [14], Hobbs was the chief compliance officer for Sojourner Center, one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. } Dan Barr argued for Mayes, who was named in the suit, that the action was premature. We cannot be certain who accessed the voting equipment and what might have been done to them, she wrote. [19], Hobbs was the executive director of Emerge Arizona from 2013 to 2019.[20]. Arizonas 21st Secretary of State. In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 crisis and amidst violent protests, Maricopa County saw record voter turnout, as well as record numbers of new voters registered for both parties. Read the latest here. "Hobbs forced apology smacks of pandering and desperation. } 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.. Arizona governor race results: Will Lake or Hobbs win remaining votes? The race for Arizona's next governor, one of the most closely followed in the country, embodied the national dynamics of the midterm, with GOP hopeful Lake championing economic and border issues while Hobbs ran on combating election lies and protecting abortion rights. text-align: center; Bisbee resident David Penrose just had one question about the meeting and that was about Supervisor Peggy Judd who called in through video conference. .votebox_bp_logo { Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Monday was the deadline for Arizona's 15 counties to report results of the Nov. 8 election to the Secretary of State's Office. The Secretary of State's Office has provided information to rebut those claims, but the supervisors remain suspicious. "Late early" ballots generally refer to ballots dropped off on Election Day or received by elections officials in the days immediately prior. Please excuse our site and file changes as we transition to Secretary Fontes. She previously served as the 21st secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023. Read Hobbs' full statement on the matter here. But like Sinema, Hobbs bounced back after the late received early ballots in the state's urban centers were added to the count. height: 50px; 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. width: 100%; 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.. [36], Hobbs's complaints were echoed in a letter to the State Senate president Karen Fann from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, which had a 4-1 Republican majority. .votebox-results-cell--number { In 2020 against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works, she said in the video posted on Twitter. In a now-deleted tweet from December, for example, Logan said Trump got 200k more votes than previously reported in Arizona.. This is an issue that needs to be discussed further. display: block; 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. Looking back at 2018 offers a different pattern. [50][51], Hobbs faced the Republican nominee, former KSAZ-TV news anchor Kari Lake, in the general election. Some in the crowd held flags and signs; others wore clothing supporting former President Donald Trump. Both repeatedly have suggested that the 2020 election was rigged. Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials. Bill Gates, the boards chairman, told Townsend in a letter dated Nov. 27 that while the county would provide some of her requested information about the election, the subpoena didnt provide a reasonable time for a response and wasnt tethered to a hearing by the Senate. How Arizona's secretary of } A second lawsuit to compel the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to certify the Nov. 8 election results was filed Monday evening by Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. Mohave County supervisors reconvened at 2 p.m. and with little discussion voted 4-0 to canvass their election. Barbara Logelin, a Sierra Vista resident, supported Crosbys proposal to table the vote certifying the elections until a future meeting. Hobbs, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time, testified in court saying Adams was fired for performance-related issues. And if that were not successful, the state canvass could move ahead Dec. 5 without the votes from Mohave County. top: -1px; Those addressing the board included Ben Bergquam of Real Americas Voice, a conservative television network, and podcaster Joe Oltmann of Colorado. 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. She demanded that the lengthy, multifaceted list of questions for the county be answered by 9:30 a.m. Monday. [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. 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. Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology and increased process transparency, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. .non_result_row th { "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. Fann, referring to one of Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, contended that the county had deleted an entire database. } The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has rejected a legislative subpoena seeking information about the Nov. 8 election, saying it wasnt properly issued.. Once the tallies are certified, they will be sent to the Arizona Secretary of States Office, which will do its own canvass on Dec. 5. max-height: 580px; 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. 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. The final results of all the ballots were released last week, with Democrat Kris Mayes ahead of Hamadeh by 510 votes. } display: block; 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. Biden edged out Trump by more than 2 percentage points or about 45,000 votes in Maricopa County. } pic.twitter.com/7MaUkq3YNA. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona election 2022 recap: Deadline for counties to report results, Cochise supervisors, facing 2 lawsuits, plan to hire attorney even though no one got his OK, Cochise County sued twice after not certifying election results, Maricopa County certifies election after rowdy crowd objects, Maricopa County rejects Arizona lawmaker's subpoena but says it will answer election questions, Here are all of the challenges to Arizona's 2022 election so far, A second lawsuit to compel the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to certify the Nov. 8 election, The law in question says any public official who refuses to carry out election law, or who knowingly violates law related to elections, is subject to a Class 6 felony, issued their first official response to the challenges in a Sunday reply, last week delayed a decision on whether to certify the election results, could throw races that have been decided into chaos, Arizona election 2022 recap: Deadline for counties to report results, 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. font-weight: 100; Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state, addressing members of the states Electoral College before they cast their votes in December. 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. Current and former Democratic state lawmakers have said that they had no problems with Adams' job performance. [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. } Adams has criticized Hobbs' responses to the verdict and called her out for not taking more responsibility. top: 0px; censuring elected officials, including the Republican governor, Doug Ducey. [11], Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. Im deeply grateful for their support, Adams said. 06/02/2021 11:10 AM EDT. .votebox-scroll-container { 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. .votebox-results-cell--check { [3], A recall can be filed against any public officer on any grounds. If the county's election is not canvassed by Dec. 5, the statewide canvass will move ahead without the missing county or counties' votes, the Secretary of State's Office has said. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. He later led the International Prosecution Unit at the Arizona Attorney Generals Office. 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. Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. 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. 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. Chairman Bill Gates said county officials are committed to a transparent election. "I know that we can build a campaign and a government that is inclusive, accountable and works for all Arizonans," Hobbs added. Cochise is the only one of Arizona's 15 counties not to certify its results. Source. In some ways, the recount has elevated Ms. Hobbs, who some polls suggest is the most popular statewide elected official. 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