Hoffman’s Anti-Lobbyist ‘Striker’ Could Hit Robson

Karrin Taylor Robson, one of several high-profile 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidates, has recently come under intense scrutiny for past lobbying activities. Robson, founder and president of Arizona Strategies, has been a registered lobbyist for clients including Arizona’s largest electric utility company, Arizona Public Service (APS),  and, in 2018, for ultra-liberal advocacy group Chicanos Por La Causa Action.

Recently, reports of Robson’s lobbying activites went viral:

‼️UPDATE‼️ 🧵
Karrin Taylor Robson has worked as a lobbyist for APS and other progressive groups since at least 2018. Although she paused her lobbying activities while running for Governor in the primary against Kari Lake, documents from the City of Phoenix indicate that she… pic.twitter.com/AMgIePledE

— Christy Kelly✨ (@Kelly4Humanity) March 20, 2025

As a result of the public backlash, on March 27, 2025, at 2:13 PM, Robson quietly amended her lobbying status, effectively ceasing her lobbying activities with APS.

In response to concerns over current and former lobbyists entering public office, Senator Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) introduced a strike-everything amendment—HCR 2037—that would bar anyone who worked as a paid lobbyist within two years of a primary election from holding statewide office.

In an extensive statement on X, Hoffman addressed speculation that the bill could affect Karrin Taylor Robson’s eligibility.

🚨 HCR2037 says HELL NO to LOBBYISTS holding elected office!

Far too often a revolving door exists between government & corporations looking to game the system in their favor.

It’s time to shut down this corruption and the politicians selling themselves and their influence to… pic.twitter.com/3X4Gadzv7d

— Jake Hoffman (@JakeHoffmanAZ) March 27, 2025

“Some in the media have speculated that this bill could have an adverse impact on @KTaylorRobson… Sadly, Karrin Taylor Robson is certainly a valid example as to why this legislation is needed, given her recent moonlighting as a paid lobbyist,” Hoffman posted. “There is simply no reason that any politician, including Karrin, should enter office with blatantly divided allegiances.”

Hoffman underscored the broader intent of the measure: “The public has an overwhelming distrust of paid lobbyists because their job includes the potential hazard of selling themselves and their influence to the highest bidder.”

The striker passed the Senate Government Committee, chaired by Hoffman, on a 4-3 party line vote.

A copy of HCR2037 fact sheet is available here.