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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs selects John Giles as running mate for lieutenant governor

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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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Why It Matters

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”PersonKamala Harris“Former Vice President”PersonDoug Ducey“Former Governor of Arizona”locationArizona“State where the election is taking place”PersonKari Lake“Former gubernatorial candidate”PersonSine Kerr“Republican former state lawmaker and Biggs' running mate”PersonMark Kelly“U.S. Senator”PersonAndy Biggs“U.S. Representative and Republican gubernatorial nominee”PersonDonald Trump“Former U.S. President”PersonJohn Giles“Former Mayor of Mesa and Hobbs' running mate”PersonKatie Hobbs“Democratic Governor of Arizona”