News From Barbaria: Arizona Secretary Of State, Katie Hobbs, Issues Statements Concerning Falsehood-Based Harrassment By Right-Wing Groups Promoting "Violence, Vitriol And Intimidation" As Well As Malfeasant Activity By "The President, Members Of Congress And Other Republican Officials"

Katie Hobbs

Secretary of State of Arizona

Description

Kathleen M. Hobbs is the current Secretary of State of Arizona, serving since January 2019. Prior to assuming her current role she was an Arizona state senator representing the 24th district from 2013 to 2019 and an Arizona state representative representing the 15th district from 2011 to 2013. Wikipedia

Born: December 28, 1969 (age 50 years), Phoenix, AZ

Party: Democratic Party

Education: Seton Catholic Preparatory

Office: Secretary of State of Arizona since 2019

Here is the full statement from Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs:

The truth is, I was prepared for these threats of violence and vitriol I have been a social worker for many years and can anticipate this reaction when certain people feel powerless and angry. These actions are utterly abhorrent, especially when directed at my family and my staff. They are a symptom of a deeper problem in our state and country—the consistent and systematic undermining of trust in each other and our democratic process Arizonans deserve to know that elections are safe and secure.
This does not excuse the perpetrators. Their continued intimidation tactics will not prevent me from performing the duties I swore an oath to do. Our democracy is tested constantly, it continues to prevail, and it will not falter under my watch.
But there are those, including the president, members of Congress and other elected officials, who are perpetuating misinformation and are encouraging others to distrust the election results in a manner that violates the oath of office they took. It is well past time that they stop. Their words and actions have consequences.
Now, I am calling on other leaders in this state, including the governor whose deafening silence has contributed to the growing unrest, to stand up for the truth. When facing unimaginable challenges this election year, Arizonans stepped up. More people are registered to vote in our state than ever before, election participation has been at historic highs, thousands answered the call to work at voting locations during a pandemic, and people made their voices heard.
This should be a time for thanking voters and election workers for their incredible commitment during unprecedented challenges. In that spirit, I offer my gratitude and express my admiration for the Arizonans who inspire trust in our democracy.