Hobbs Picks GOP Mayor for Bipartisan Ticket | Durham News

Governor Katie Hobbs is pulling off a political masterstroke by selecting John Giles, a former Republican mayor turned independent and vocal Trump critic, as her running mate — a bold, bipartisan gamble in a state leaning Republican. Giles’ decade-long tenure in Mesa, his progressive moves like LGBTQ+ equality proclamations, and his past support for Democrats make him a strategic pick to win over moderate and independent voters. With Arizona now electing its first lieutenant governor — a move aimed at clarifying succession — Hobbs’ ticket could reshape the state’s political landscape. Meanwhile, GOP challenger Andy Biggs counters with Sine Kerr, locking in a traditional conservative pairing. The campaign’s tone is already set: Biggs’ team will attack Giles’ Democratic endorsements, while Hobbs insists her nonpartisan approach makes this choice unsurprising — and essential for survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e74aca6b792bac2