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Hobbs Picks Ex-GOP Mayor Giles for Arizona's First Lt. Governor Race
Katie Hobbs tapped former Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, for Arizona's first lieutenant governor race — a bet on centrists in a tough re-election fight.
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- On Aug. 11, 2026, Gov. Katie Hobbs officially picked John Giles as her running mate for November.
- Giles led Mesa from 2014 to 2025, left the GOP for unaffiliated earlier this year, and backed Hobbs and Harris in 2024.
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- No verified full text of official statements from Hobbs or Giles beyond paraphrase.
- No confirmed name, occupation or announcement date for Biggs's running mate in the provided sources.
Tulichosema tungefuatilia
- November vote for Arizona's first lieutenant governor.
- January takeover when the new office takes effect.
