Katie Hobbs

Katie Hobbs (born October 25, 1967) is an American politician who has served as the Secretary of State of Arizona since 2019. She previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019 and was a minority leader for two years during her tenure.

Early life and education

Hobbs grew up in Tempe, Arizona and graduated from McClintock High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Northern Arizona University. After college, she worked as a social worker with Department of Economic Security working directly with low-income families dealing with abuse issues before taking on leadership roles such as Director for Housing & Community Development Division for DES.

Political career
Legislative career (2011–2019)

In 2010 Katie ran unopposed to become Representative for Legislative District 24 which included parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale; this district had been represented by Republicans since 2000 until Katie took office in January 2011 becoming one of five Democrats representing Maricopa County that year.. During her eight-year run in the legislature she championed legislation concerning education reform including bills providing additional resources to schools serving large numbers or students living below poverty levels; another bill sponsored by Hobbs helped expand access to early childhood development programs throughout the state while also leading initiatives supporting equal pay rights especially among women workers plus wage increases across all professions within her home state . As well legislative accomplishments include championing campaign finance reforms aimed at increasing transparency within elections processes along with measures helping reduce gun violence via expanded background checks prior purchases .During 2018 she received praise from colleagues about passing progressive pieces legislation related opioid crisis prevention efforts – these particular laws provided greater support systems those suffering addiction disorders seeking help through proper healthcare channels . Furthermore – according foreign policy experts – Hobbs’s record includes voting against anti-immigrant proposals popularized under President Donald Trump’s administration thus preventing what many deemed “unnecessary harm towards migrant populations already struggling due ongoing political conflicts/ humanitarian crises occurring outside U S borders . Finally after leaving General Assembly following 2018 election cycle , it was announced December same year Governor Doug Ducey appointed Katie Secretary State replacing Michele Reagan whose term expired mid-January 2019 .. This made first female hold position history ever since its inception 1877 when duties were then handled territorial governor George W P Hunt ….

Secretary Of State Office (2019-) On Jan 8th , 2019 upon being sworn into office new secretary Katie immediately focused implementing voter protection policies track loopholes found previous administrations having potentially caused potential disenfranchisement voters around state … Other primary goals set forth involve modernizing outdated technology used oversee electoral process ensure fair outcomes come each election season besides expanding public outreach campaigns teaching people how register cast ballots properly without any threats intimidation coming enemies democracy i e fraudsters etc… Currently Ms Hobb serves chairwoman Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program , system designed compare registration info between participating states order detect duplicate registrants attempts commit double voting crimes .. Overall unlike past secretaries focusing primarily partisan politics current head department aims maintain nonpartisanship while continuing mission protecting integrity democratic principles held so dear citizens both nation abroad…