RINO Giles was also a "Double-Dipper" Democrat when he endorsed both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in previous Presidential Elections in 2020 and 2024...former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith was an also ran in an earlier contest against Katie Hobbs + former Governor Doug Ducey recently endorsed Andy Biggs for Arizona Governor 2026
Based on reports from August 4-5, 2026, Katie Hobbs, the Democratic Governor of Arizona, is expected to select former Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican, as her lieutenant governor running mate for the November 2026 election.
Bipartisan Strategy: This selection aims to court moderate Republicans and independent voters, contrasting Hobbs with her Republican opponent, Congressman Andy Biggs, who has President Trump’s endorsement.
Giles’s Background: Giles, a longtime critic of Donald Trump, previously endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024 and is a prominent member of Hobbs’ “Arizona Over Party” coalition.
New Office: This will be the first Arizona election where voters choose a lieutenant governor on the same ballot as the governor, a new position established by a 2022 ballot measure.
Deadline: The official announcement is expected shortly, as candidates must submit their running mates to the Secretary of State by August 7, 2026.
Biggs recently named Sine Kerr as his own lieutenant governor pick. Neither Hobbs nor Giles has officially confirmed the pairing, but multiple sources including The New York Times and local Arizona news outlets have reported the decision as final.
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Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate - The New York Times
14 hours ago - Katie Hobbs of Arizona, a vulnerable Democrat running for re-election, plans to tap a longtime Republican and former mayor of a Phoenix suburb to serve as her running mate, according to two people familiar with the decision.
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Katie Hobbs reportedly taps Republican as lieutenant governor running mate - KTAR.com
3 hours ago - Gov. Katie Hobbs plans to name former Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican, as her lieutenant governor pick in a bipartisan play for her reelection bid.
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REPORT: Katie Hobbs plans to select Republican running mate for upcoming Arizona gubernatorial election
2 hours ago - Governor Katie Hobbs plans to select a Republican and former Mesa mayor, John Giles, as a running mate, according to a report.
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Former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles endorses Katie Hobbs for governor
1 month ago - Former Mesa Mayor John Giles recently announced his endorsement of Gov. Katie Hobbs for re-election as the state’s highest ranking official.
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Report: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs picks Republican as running mate
9 hours ago - Democratic Arizona governor candidate Katie Hobbs and Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles, seen here in a 2022 news conference, will be running mates in her reelection bid for Arizona governor, reports say.
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2026 Election: John Giles reportedly chosen by Katie Hobbs as lieutenant governor running mate | FOX 10 Phoenix
3 hours ago - Governor Katie Hobbs has reportedly selected former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her lieutenant governor running mate.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs to tap GOP ally John Giles as running mate, report says
12 hours ago - Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs reportedly will pick Republican John Giles as her running mate in a bid to court bipartisan support.
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Gov. Hobbs is expected to select former GOP mayor of Mesa as running mate | 12news.com
Katie Hobbs is expected to select John Giles, the former Republican mayor of Mesa, as her running mate, according to a report in the New York Times and 12News sources familiar with his decision.
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Katie Hobbs to pick John Giles as running mate - El-Balad.com
12 hours ago - Katie Hobbs plans to select John Giles as her running mate in Arizona’s gubernatorial race, putting a Republican on the Democratic ticket alongside the governor.
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Kris Mayes says Katie Hobbs pay-to-play probe is ‘near the end,’ expects results before election
1 day ago - Democrat Katie Hobbs reportedly taps Republican John Giles as her Lt.
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1 day ago - Katie Hobbs won't debate Andy Biggs ... twice, says she'd rather meet voters face to faceDemocrat Katie Hobbs reportedly taps Republican John Giles as her Lt....
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October 13, 2022 - PHOENIX — It’s not often a ... Giles, elected mayor of Arizona’s third largest city in 2014, is backing Katie Hobbs over Republican Kari Lake....
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Arizona Democratic Gov. Hobbs plans to pick Republican running mate in reelection bid: report | Just The News
5 hours ago - Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is reportedly picking a Republican as her running mate in her bid for reelection. Republican John Giles, former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., is expected to be announced soon as Hobbs' lieutenant governor nominee, the New York ...
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As they weigh lieutenant governor picks, Biggs and Hobbs are both chasing John McCain’s voters
1 week ago - According to The New York Times and others, Hobbs “floated the possibility” of offering the newly created lieutenant governor gig to McCain’s son, Jimmy McCain, and former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles.
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A quiet battle has been raging over the groundwater of the Hualapai Basin between Arizona State Representative John Gillette (R-LD30) and Mohave County Board of Supervisors Chairman Travis Lingenfelter. Gillette has alleged that Lingenfelter enjoys the support of Governor Katie Hobbs, and High ...
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2 weeks ago - Katie Hobbs, Democrats and got more state money". AZcentral.com. Arizona Republic. ↑ Duda, Jeremy (March 6, 2026). "Arizona Senate passes "pay-to-play" reform bill". Axios. Retrieved March 6, 2026. ↑ Schutsky, Wayne (March 3, 2026). "Arizona Senate passes Republican 'pay-to-play' reform bill, not Hobbs' plan". KJZZ. Retrieved March 6, 2026. ↑ John...
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Governor Katie Hobbs on X: "John was a true public servant who cared deeply about Arizona. He always wanted to do what was best for his community, and he will be remembered for that. This is a tragic loss, and my heart breaks for his family and loved ones. Sending all my love to those who knew him." / X
November 16, 2024 - Governor Katie Hobbs · @GovernorHobbs · John was a true public servant who cared deeply about Arizona. He always wanted to do what was best for his community, and he will be remembered for that.
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