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Hobbs Picks Giles in Historic Move | Tucson News
Arizona’s Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is making a historic gamble for reelection by pairing with former Mesa Mayor John Giles, an independent who once ran as a Republican and now endorses Democrats — including Kamala Harris. With Arizona voters electing a lieutenant governor for the first time ever, Hobbs hopes this bipartisan ticket will bridge the state’s growing conservative lean and win over swing voters. Giles, who spent 10 years leading Mesa and has criticized Trump, sees himself as a conservative problem-solver focused on Arizona’s needs. Meanwhile, GOP candidate Andy Biggs…
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