Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Summary
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, has chosen John Giles, a former Republican mayor turned independent, as her running mate for lieutenant governor. This choice creates a bipartisan ticket aimed at appealing to Republican and independent voters in a state that leans Republican.Key Facts
- Katie Hobbs is the Democratic governor of Arizona running for reelection.
- John Giles was the mayor of Mesa, Arizona’s third-largest city, from 2014 to 2025.
- Giles was a registered Republican for many years but changed to independent in May 2026.
- Giles voted in the Democratic primary recently, showing support for Democrats.
- Giles has expressed criticism of President Donald Trump and voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.
- Arizona is historically a Republican-leaning state with growing GOP voter registration.
- Republicans nominated U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who chose former state lawmaker Sine Kerr as his running mate.
- This is the first election in Arizona for the new position of lieutenant governor.
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