Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs removes a mask as she speaks to members of Arizona's Electoral College prior to them casting their votes in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 14, 2020. Ross D. Franklin/File/AP Photo
Republican lawmakers in Arizona on May 25 moved to limit the power of Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat.
Panels in the state House of Representatives and Senate passed measures that would make clear Attorney General Mark Brnovich has the “sole authority” to defend Arizona election laws and procedures.