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Arizona Gov. Hobbs Nominates Republican John Giles as Lieutenant Governor

8/5/2026

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (Democrat) will nominate Republican former Mesa mayor John Giles as lieutenant governor running mate.
The move signals bipartisanship against Republican U.S. Representative Andy Biggs, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Voters will elect a lieutenant governor on the same ticket as the governor for the first time in November 2026.
Neither Hobbs nor the campaign confirmed the selection, and Giles declined comment when contacted at his Mesa home.

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (Democrat) will nominate Republican former Mesa mayor John Giles as lieutenant governor running mate.
The move signals bipartisanship against Republican U.S. Representative Andy Biggs, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Voters will elect a lieutenant governor on the same ticket as the governor for the first time in November 2026.
Neither Hobbs nor the campaign confirmed the selection, and Giles declined comment when contacted at his Mesa home.