AND HOBBS DECLARES VICTORY "I will work to ensure that every eligible voter – Republican, Democrat, Independent, Green, Libertarian – can cast your ballot with the confidence that your vote counts and your voice matters." #AZSoS#12News
JUST IN---> It's over. Republican Steve Gaynor has conceded the secretary of state race to Democrat @katiehobbs, several hours after Gov @dougducey congratulated her. #AZSoS#12News
.@dougducey just told reporters after an event that he called @katiehobbs earlier today to congratulate her on becoming Arizona’s new Secretary of State.
I’m pretty sure that means the #AZSOS race is over, folks.
Let's all give a shout out to the @ArizonaEA members who have been working tirelessly for months to elect pro-public education candidates. Their #RedforEd and #Vote4Ed efforts paid off, @kyrstensinema, a former educator, is the new U.S. senator from Arizona!
This victory is not just about me or my campaign. It's about the thousands of teachers and educators who lead our public schools every day.
We did this together. We did this because the future of Arizona starts in our public schools.
Words cannot express my gratitude.
BREAKING Democrat @kathyhoffman_az, political newcomer & speech pathologist w 5 years experience in schools, declares victory over Republican Frank Riggs in race for Arizona school superintendent. #12News
Via @SecretaryReagan: Two reasons for the long count. It takes time to process 320K early ballots dropped on Election Day. Officials must match the signatures, then verify people also didn't vote in person. Two, security precautions slow the process down. There's no conspiracy.