Hobbs Picks GOP Rebel for VP Slot | Tucson News

Arizona’s governor, Katie Hobbs, is making waves by pairing with Republican-turned-independent John Giles for her reelection bid — a bold move signaling her cross-party appeal. Giles, who once voted for Biden and endorsed Democrats like Mark Kelly, says the GOP has become unrecognizable, calling it the “cult of Donald Trump.” While he still holds conservative views on life and borders, he’s clearly out of step with today’s GOP. Meanwhile, her opponent Andy Biggs opts for tradition, choosing conservative Sine Kerr. This election marks a historic shift: for the first time, Arizonans will vote for a governor and lieutenant governor as a unified ticket, a change made in 2022 to ensure smoother policy continuity and avoid party flip-flops after a governor’s term ends. 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/d98f1d04da18b76c