Hobbs Picks GOP Turncoat to Win Arizona | Roanoke News

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is making waves with her bold pick for lieutenant governor: John Giles, the former Republican mayor of Mesa who’s now an independent and a vocal critic of Trump. This strategic move aims to woo Republican and independent voters in a politically shifting state, while directly countering GOP nominee Andy Biggs. With Arizona voting for the first time on a lieutenant governor — added to clarify succession — Hobbs’ ticket signals a nonpartisan, unifying approach, even as it risks friction within her own party. Giles’ past endorsements of Kamala Harris and his presence at the Democratic National Convention are already being leveraged by opponents, but Hobbs remains undeterred, betting that this cross-party coalition can win over a broader electorate in a fiercely contested race. 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/c18eaf0dcbcac938