Hattie and I came home to Prescott this weekend to await the results of the election. So grateful for all of the prayers and well wishes. Our hearts are full…
🧵 Let’s get clear about some facts. My woefully inexperienced opponent came out of nowhere in this race. He was admitted to the AZ State Bar to practice law in May 2017.
Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs has been elected governor of Arizona, defeating Republican Kari Lake, a former TV news anchor who backed Donald Trump’s election lies. Hobbs will succeed Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, who was term-limited.
Had a constructive conversation with AG
@GeneralBrnovich
today about transition. Looking forward to being
#LawyerForThePeople
for all Arizonans following the state-mandated recount.
A 🧵. My AG opponent just publicly attacked the FBI. He does not respect the rule of law or our law enforcement. He’s definitely more interested in being Trump’s lawyer than
#LawyerForThePeople
.
No, Abe. The biggest threat to our democracy is a woefully inexperienced, lying, election denying, Trump-endorsed sock puppet like you, along with your partners in tyranny, Lake, Finchem & Masters. Arizona must soundly reject you & your brand of hate on Nov. 8.
I held a press conference earlier today about the egregious Ducey water giveaway to the Saudis & have released a plan that lays out what I will do to protect our most precious natural resource as your next AG.
#LawyerForThePeople
“We’re going to make sure going forward that anyone who engages in death threats or tries to interfere with our elections will be investigated, and if warranted, prosecuted,” Mayes said.
#LawyerForThePeople
Sending a big, heartfelt THANK YOU to every elections official & worker who is taking the time to make sure every one of our votes is counted. We appreciate you.
#LawyerForThePeople
We have until 5pm Wednesday to help get ballots cured! Every vote in this election matters, so get involved: & if you live in Maricopa County, make sure your ballot was counted by visiting: Other AZ counties:
I am devastated to learn about the latest mass shooting at the LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs. My heart is with the victims, families, friends & community. Enough is enough.
Attorney general
@AZAGMayes
on the Arizona abortion ban:
“This is this is an existential crisis for our residents. Millions of Arizonans ... woke up this morning to a decision that drags us back to 1864. Though I have said I will not prosecute anyone under this draconian law.”
🧵 Speaking of the office of Arizona Attorney General, transparency, character, truthfulness, and the rule of law, I believe it’s time for Mr. Hamadeh to be square with the people of Arizona about the following:
This is what integrity looks like. Thank you,
@speakerbowers
. “People are speaking…” says Speaker Rusty Bowers on Arizona voters rejecting election deniers at the ballot box. “They are telling us this is not how we should do business.”
Our opponent - Abe Hamadeh - wants to: lock up doctors for reproductive care, deny you the right to vote by mail & decertify the 2020 election. We won't let this happen. Time to fight like hell for Arizonans in this race for AZ Attorney General. Join me:
Just beyond disrespectful…Listen up,
@KariLake
. You &
@AbrahamHamadeh
may not want those McCain voters to join your camp, but we certainly welcome them in ours. All Arizonans - Republicans, Independents & Democrats - deserve a
#LawyerForThePeople
— which I will be.
Got a morning workout in with my friend
@Adrian_Fontes
and now we’re off to do some last minute GOTV. Arizona is going to come through for the country today!
#LawyerForThePeople
“A single Election Denier in a single state could throw our elections into chaos and confusion.” My opponent is one of these people, so spread the word & get involved with our campaign today. The Attorney General race is crucial to protecting democracy.
“Arizonans are right to be outraged that the State of Arizona would allow a Saudi-owned corporation to stick a straw in the ground and suck the water out for free," Mayes said.
He lacks the experience, honesty + integrity to be hired for any partner position of any real law firm, has no managerial experience, yet thinks he can run the largest law firm in the state, which is preposterous.
His brother made him a several day $1MIL loan to get on the radar of Trump. And it worked. He grifted the grifter & earned Trump’s endorsement with his willingness to spread baseless election conspiracies & prop up the heavily debunked 2000 Mules film.
I was admitted to the AZ State Bar in Jan. 2005 & have taught law, as well as won two statewide elections for the Arizona Corporation Commission - a quasi-judicial role enshrined in our Arizona Constitution.
My opponent has made hundreds of anti-Semitic comments, committed voter fraud, lied on his campaign financial disclosure statement, stole land from his father, and is purportedly under investigation by the DoD.
I am thankful tonight. So thankful for all of the people across our great state of Arizona who have taken their time & money to support our campaign & are continuing to work to get out the VOTE. I believe in us. ♥️♥️♥️
#LawyerForThePeople
He continues to make baseless lies about me and my experience, while demonstrating his lack of understanding of the duties of the Attorney General’s office. The bulk of law practiced within this office is Administrative Law, which is my area of expertise.
Looks like my opponent won’t be taking part in future media interviews. Seriously though, protection of our First Amendment rights (1A) is crucial to a free society & healthy democracy. This Trump-speak is unacceptable & dangerous rhetoric from a candidate for Attorney General.
So incredibly saddened by the passing of Jim Kolbe, one of AZ’s great leaders. A former member of Congress who loved southern AZ, Jim was a friend and a co-chair of my campaign. Jim always put his country first and I am so grateful for him. He will be deeply missed. 💔
Last week my AG opponent was attacking the FBI. Yesterday he attacked media & now the CIA — including
@GenMhayden
, the former CIA Director. Abe is unhinged & this absolutely isn’t normal. This is dangerous for our country.
I’m proud of the work I did while serving AZ as a Commissioner, including overseeing 2700 cases that included high level Securities Fraud cases. The AG doesn’t prosecute shoplifters or DUI’s. The AG doesn’t operate like Batman, calling our city “Gotham” & baselessly attack media.
He worked for MCAO as an entry-level prosecutor for a couple of yrs., has lied ad nauseam about his experience, & was involved with low level crimes like shoplifting & drug possession.
“They know how absolutely unpopular this 1901 law is. They know how indefensible it is. And they know that when Nov. 8 comes the people of AZ are going to resoundingly reject this extreme abortion ban this attack on the people of AZ by voting them down.”
🎙ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🎙 Honored to have the endorsement and trust of former Maricopa County Attorney, Rick Romley. Rick, a lifelong Republican, knows that I care as deeply about public safety & fighting crime as he does. I will be a
#LawyerForThePeople
for ALL Arizonans.
Such a proud and memorable moment for both me and Hattie! Thank you again, Pres.
@BarackObama
for showing up for our
#Arizona
Democrats. We appreciate you & are ready to win these races! Let’s go VOTE.
#LawyerForThePeople
He would be a rogue Attorney General with the sole mission of serving Trump, autocracy & chaos for our state. I have the endorsements of four previous Arizona Attorneys General, plus countless respected leaders, including Democrats, Independents & non-MAGA Republicans.
I am committed to cleaning up this important office, restoring integrity + transparency, working across the aisle for the betterment of Arizona & protecting ALL Arizonans. I want to be your
#LawyerForThePeople
.
We’re 10 days away from early ballots dropping & we believe Arizona voters deserve truth. Welcome to Midterm Fables. Our 1st episode shows my AZ AG opponent denying the results of 2020 election, wanting to end early & vote by mail & being a “tyrant” (his words). Share far & wide.
His continued lies are dangerous & pose a threat to our election security. He has stated he is in support of the 1864 abortion ban & would lock up doctors, nurses & pharmacists for abortion. This cannot stand.
My opponent only lies & deflects. While I was doing a press conference this morning on Arizona’s new abortion ban that would imprison doctors & punish women, Abe has been silent on the issue. Is he under a rock? Let’s have a serious conversation about “protection.”
#WhereIsAbe
“I will advise all county attorneys that these laws are unconstitutional,” she said. “We will fight and fight and fight in the courts for the rights of women to access reproductive care and abortion in this state. We will use every legal means available.”
Woke up today more fired up to win than ever.There’s too much on the line. Can’t do this without help though, so need everyone who’s serious to chip in if you can - time, $’s, energy. We need to keep our ads on the air & we need to turn it up! We must win.
I cannot for the life of me imagine anyone in the important position of Attorney General speaking to the press in this manner. This Trump playbook has taken its toll & you could expect zero transparency or accountability from my opponent,
#DishonestAbe
. Very disturbing.
Arizona has so many real, urgent issues - our fentanyl crisis, elder abuse, too much consumer fraud, a water crisis - & my opponent is talking about locking up Fauci apparently now too. He’s unhinged & too extreme for Arizona (or anywhere for that matter…)
AZ AG candidate Abe Hamadeh: "I want retribution & it's time Dr. Fauci is held accountable."
He then introduced Blake Masters to the stage as "someone who is going to prosecute Dr. Fauci when he's in the U.S. Senate -- Blake Masters, everyone."
1/ Does anyone else find it insane that
@boas_phil
is slamming me - a single mom - for not meeting
@VP
on the tarmac because I had to take my own kiddo to the airport?
Breaking news about my opponent breaking the law. AGAIN. “Hamadeh's response to the missing items in the legal document he signed in March "under penalty of perjury"? He was busy and admitted the document was wrong.” Unacceptable & disqualifying for an AG.
So honored my former boss and favorite Governor, Janet Napolitano hosted an event for us this week. Big thanks to all co-hosts incl. Phoenix
@MayorGallego
,
@erfleuncuffed
for having us & all who attended. We’re going to win this race in Nov. and have a
#LawyerforthePeople
as AG!
Water. It's our most precious natural resource and must be protected. The sweetheart deals Gov. Ducey & State Land Dept. have given to private, foreign-owned companies needs to end. These deals must be investigated. As your next AG, I will protect AZ's water supplies + people.
My opponent, has affirmed he will indeed lock up doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc. & punish women for abortion, with ZERO exceptions for rape or incest. He has also previously said he believes “life begins at conception” which puts IVF doctors + patients at risk too.
#1901Abe
Funny how all my opponent does is not show up for candidate forums or interviews then whines about it like 2 yr. old having a tantrum. I was a journalist more than 20 yrs. ago. Since then, I had a career as a statewide elected official & at ASU for past 10 yrs. Lawyer since 2005.
Talked with
@azfamily
this morning about some of my priorities,
@12News
late morning about Saudi water grab & other issues & had our rehearsal for tomorrow’s inauguration + lots of meetings today!
#LawyerForThePeople
As your next Attorney General: I will protect your privacy, your freedom to control your own body + future, and will NEVER lock up doctors, nurses or others for abortion care. NOT ON MY WATCH. It’s 2022 — not 1901.
#lawyerforthepeople
#roevember
Join us:
"We’re on the razor's edge. The razor's edge of civility vs chaos, the razor's edge of democracy vs autocracy, the razor's edge of sanity vs instability, the razor's edge of women's reproductive freedom vs forced birth -- & we are not going down that road."
Wow. As a 51 yr. old woman, mom, lawyer, former statewide-elected official, born & raised in Arizona & lifelong public servant who was a Republican until my party left me (case in point) - this is NUTS.
“It’s unacceptable that Arizona women are now being forced back in time to 1901 and that the young women of this state now have fewer rights than I and other women have had our entire lives.” - Kris Mayes
It’s a dark day in American history. We refuse to go backwards & I will fight like hell to ensure women have control over our own bodies.When elected Attorney General my 12-point plan for protecting & retaining reproductive rights - incl. the right to an abortion - starts DAY 1.
This vicious anti-semitism & the willingness to engage in voter fraud by my opponent for AG absolutely disqualifies him. Arizonans are going to reject this hateful behavior. This is not a person who can legitimately lead the AG’s office - or any office.
My opponent for Arizona Attorney General,
#DishonestAbe
, has quite the list of endorsers who’ve pled the fifth - now incl. Kash Patel. The list of absolutely disqualifying behaviors + associations continues to grow. This isn’t normal or okay.
My opponent
#DishonestAbe
keeps attempting to back away from his own words & what he’s said about the 2020 election. He tries to pivot, lie & fails. Don’t be fooled. He has no interest in serving Arizonans & is a grifter.
Huge and enthusiastic turnout at our fundraiser in
#Tucson
last night. Folks are fired up and ready to win the AZ Attorney General’s race! Time for a
#LawyerForThePeople
. Join us:
This is an important one because it has to do with protecting our WATER. I have vowed to investigate these most likely unconstitutional sweetheart deals given to the Saudis by Ducey with zero investigation from Brnovich. It’s wrong & my opponent will only work for Trump - not AZ.
My opponent made a feeble attempt to “moderate” tonight. It didn’t go very well for him IMHO. Join our campaign & let’s win this race! It’s time to protect democracy, protect women (+ doctors) & bring integrity back to the AG’s office.
#LawyerForThePeople
My opponent can hide from media now, but I’m very much looking forward to our
@arizonapbs
debate in 3 days (this Wednesday) where Arizonans will see the stark differences between myself and my extreme, Trump-endorsed, anti-woman opponent. Bookmark:
🧵 My GOP AG opponent just admitted (again) that he will be gunning for the pre-Statehood abortion ban that has ZERO exceptions for rape or incest, fully outlaws abortions & will impose a 2-5 yr. prison sentence on doctors, pharmacists, etc.
As Attorney General I will take immediate action and work with law enforcement — including the FBI — to investigate and prosecute these threats to our hard-working election officials + workers. It is absolutely unacceptable.
Stephen Richer—MaricopaCountyRecorder (prsnl acct)
🧵Thanks to
@FBI
for acting on this one. Very meaningful.
Unfortunately, I have PLENTY more to keep them busy. And, even worse, so too do some of the non-public facing members of
@RecordersOffice
and
@MaricopaVote
.
Cont.
🎙️ ❣️ENDORSEMENT ALERT ❣️ 🎙️
"I've known Kris Mayes since she was the Commissioner courageous enough to take on the big utilities and stand up for ordinary AZ families. Kris will make a great AG, and I am proud to endorse her."
- Former AZ Congresswoman
@GabbyGiffords
More fabrications leaking from my opponent. Apparently Abe missed the news we sent out about our campaign raising $1.25 million in Q3, bringing our total to $2.2 mil. We know you gave your brother back his million, so how much have you raised,Abe? Do tell.
Without support from the
@AZDemParty
, my campaign for
#AZAG
would not have been successful. Our next ADP chair must build on the success of 2022 by expanding the base of our party while appealing to swing voters. I trust Yolanda Bejarano with this important job.
@yolitorosentado
🧵 Our current Attorney General, Mark Brnovich, has just waged war against Arizona women and our healthcare providers. Brnovich is falling back to a 100+ year old law, which would imprison doctors and others for providing abortion care.
2. Election denial - Questions: Can you explain how you would decertify the 2020 election? Can you give us the names of the people you would “lock up and put in handcuffs” and share the exact crimes you would charge them with? Who do you believe is the current POTUS?
We need serious leaders who will act courageously to stop the flow of fentanyl across our border, protect & deliver resources our communities need & protect reproductive rights. Ruben has that courage, and that’s why he has earned my endorsement to be Arizona’s next Senator.
At a time when Arizonans’ rights are on the line, I’m honored to have the support of Attorney General
@krismayes
.
Together, we’ll continue fighting to ensure we protect Arizonans’ rights and freedoms.
This rhetoric is dangerous. Though
@GeneralBrnovich
finally spoke out on
@60Minutes
, him,
@DougDucey
+ others who are not forcefully speaking out against this kind of language/behavior from my opponent, Lake & Finchem are complicit in stoking a conspiracy-fueled fire in Arizona.