Hobbs Picks GOP Mayor to Challenge Biggs | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 2m

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is poised to unveil former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate in a bold, bipartisan gambit aimed at capturing moderate Republicans and independents—especially in the East Valley. Giles, a Republican-turned-Democratic-ally who once led the state’s most conservative city, brings name recognition and a reputation for bridging divides, even launching a “Republicans for Harris” campaign. His selection signals Hobbs’ intent to govern across party lines, while also countering GOP challenger Andy Biggs, who paired with Sine Kerr—a move that mirrors their shared BYU…