Jan 02 After narrow election, Democrat Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Katie Hobbs took the oath of office to become Arizona's 24th governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009. Continue reading
Dec 27 Kari Lake is on the hook for $33,000 in witness fees in failed election challenge By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press A judge has ordered Kari Lake, the Republican who lost the Arizona governor's race, to pay $33,000 in fees for witnesses who helped defend officials against Lake's failed challenge of her defeat to Democrat Katie Hobbs. Continue reading
Dec 23 Kari Lake's election loss lawsuit lacks merit, according to Arizona state lawyers By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Lawyers for Arizona election officials say Republican Kari Lake didn't offer evidence to back her claims of widespread, intentional misconduct on Election Day in challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the governor's race. Continue reading
Dec 05 Arizona certifies 2022 election results despite GOP complaints By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Arizona's top officials have certified the midterm election results. The governor, secretary of state, attorney general and chief justice signed off on the election results Monday. Continue reading