Underdog Wins Arizona Governor’s Race | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Teri Hourihan stunned Arizona politics by winning the No Labels primary against heavily favored Hugh Lytle — despite being outspent by a massive margin. With no party backing and limited funds, Hourihan built her campaign on social media, sharing her voice as a licensed counselor and Medicaid user, resonating deeply with voters tired of the status quo. Lytle conceded after a decisive victory for Hourihan, who now faces Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and a Republican nominee in the general election — where money is expected to play a huge role. Her win proves that grassroots messaging and…