NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs selects John Giles as running mate for lieutenant governor
Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has chosen former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate for the upcoming election. This selection establishes a bipartisan ticket for the state's first-ever election of a lieutenant governor.
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Arizona voters will be electing a lieutenant governor for the first time, and this ticket represents a cross-party alliance between a Democratic governor and an independent-leaning former Republican mayor.
Key Facts
- Governor Katie Hobbs has selected John Giles as her running mate.
- John Giles is a former Republican who is now an independent.
- This is the first time Arizona will elect a lieutenant governor.
- The ticket is described as bipartisan.
- The selection is part of Governor Hobbs' reelection campaign.
Who's Mentioned
personRuben Gallego“U.S. Senator from Arizona”personKamala Harris“Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate”personDoug Ducey“Former Republican Governor of Arizona”locationArizona“State where the election is taking place”personKari Lake“Former gubernatorial candidate and ally of Donald Trump”personSine Kerr“Republican former state lawmaker and Biggs' running mate”personMark Kelly“U.S. Senator from Arizona”personAndy Biggs“U.S. Representative and Republican gubernatorial nominee”personJohn Giles“Former Mayor of Mesa and Hobbs' chosen running mate”personKatie Hobbs“Democratic Governor of Arizona and candidate for reelection”personDonald Trump“Former President of the United States”