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Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Jacques Billeaud And Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including the context of Hobbs' campaign and the state's political landscape.
In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs has made a notable selection for her running mate. She has chosen John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, to join her ticket. Giles was previously a registered Republican but has since changed his affiliation to independent.
This choice sets up a bipartisan ticket for Hobbs' reelection campaign. As the first lieutenant governor is to be elected, Hobbs' selection of Giles is seen as an attempt to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in the state. Further details on this development are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including the context of Hobbs' campaign and the state's political landscape.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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