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Hobbs Picks Giles for Lt Governor | Tucson News
Governor Katie Hobbs has picked former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her lieutenant governor running mate — a bold, strategic move in Arizona’s first-ever gubernatorial race requiring a VP pick. Giles, once a Republican who switched to independent, brings a reputation for problem-solving and bipartisan appeal, critical for winning over moderates and independents in a state with a shrinking GOP majority. His outspoken criticism of the GOP’s direction and endorsements of Democratic figures like Kamala Harris and Ruben Gallego signal his crossover potential — even earning him a local Republican…
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