Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has chosen John Giles, the former Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, as her running mate in a bid for reelection this November. The decision aims to appeal beyond partisan lines, with Hobbs stating she sought someone who would prioritize Arizonans over political affiliation. “The first thing I looked for in a running mate was someone who shares that value of putting Arizonans ahead of partisan politics,” Hobbs said. Giles’ selection comes as Hobbs faces Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Andy Biggs.
The move is notable given the challenging reelection campaign Hobbs faces. No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond identifying Biggs as her opponent, while left and lean-left outlets focused on the bipartisan aspect of the pairing. The Washington Examiner, a lean-right outlet, simply stated the facts of the selection without further commentary.
The choice of a former Republican as a running mate signals Hobbs' strategy to broaden her appeal in a state with a closely divided electorate.
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