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.
SourcesAP News14:28 UTCThe Washington Post16:48 UTCSave
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From AP News’s report
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.
Why it matters.The choice broadens Hobbs’s traditional political brand and emphasizes cross-party appeal during a difficult reelection campaign in a partisan era.
What to watch.Watch whether Giles helps Hobbs attract independent and Republican voters as the Arizona campaign develops.
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