Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman will not be seeking re-election.
In a statement, Hickman thanked his constituents in the West Valley.
"My family has been gracious and unselfish in supporting me as I’ve campaigned, served, held town halls and breakfasts with constituents, been part of early morning and late-night meetings about county business, made decisions that brought significant attention and had profound impact—all things that come with public service," the Republican, said.
In addition, a man from Iowa was sentenced to two and a half years behind bars in August for leaving threatening voicemails for Hickman and former Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich in 2021.
“Hello Mr. Hickman, I am glad that you are standing up for democracy and want to place your hand on the Bible and say that the election was honest and fair. I really appreciate that. When we come to lynch your stupid lying Commie [expletive], you’ll remember that you lied on the [expletive] Bible, you piece of [expletive]. You’re gonna die, you piece of [expletive]. We’re going to hang you. We’re going to hang you," the man said in the voicemail to Hickman, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release.
Supervisor Bill Gates announced last year that he would not seek re-election either. However, other election officials who faced scrutiny, like Supervisor Thomas Galvin and Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, are still seeking re-election.
