In a partisan age, a Democratic governor chooses a running mate outside her usual brand.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chose John Giles, a former Republican mayor who recently became independent, as her 2024 running mate.
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“Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate - AP News”
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate - AP News
Key points
- Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs selects John Giles, a former Mesa mayor, as running mate.
- Giles switched from Republican to independent on May 17 and voted Democratic primary last month.
- The ticket aims to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in a GOP-leaning state.
- Hobbs faces a tough reelection in what could be her most vulnerable year.
- Giles has been a Trump critic and endorsed Democrats, including Harris, in recent cycles.
Other reports
- SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington PostSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post
“In a partisan age, a Democratic governor goes outside her brand for a running mate”
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8 8 In a partisan age, a Democratic governor chooses a running mate outside her usual brand.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chose John Giles, a former Republican mayor who recently became independent, as her 2024 running mate.