In a partisan age, a Democratic governor chooses a running mate outside her usual brand.
They publishedIn a partisan age, a Democratic governor goes outside her brand for a running mate
First reportAP News · 11 Aug, 14:28Z
Latest reportThe Washington Post · 11 Aug, 16:48Z
Span2 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chose John Giles, a former Republican mayor who recently became independent, as her 2024 running mate.
Why
The choice broadens Hobbs’s traditional political brand and emphasizes cross-party appeal during a difficult reelection campaign in a partisan era.
Watch
Watch whether Giles helps Hobbs attract independent and Republican voters as the Arizona campaign develops.
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Summary
- Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs selects John Giles, a former Mesa mayor, as running mate.
- Giles switched from Republican to independent on May 17 and voted Democratic primary last month.
- The ticket aims to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in a GOP-leaning state.
- Hobbs faces a tough reelection in what could be her most vulnerable year.
- Giles has been a Trump critic and endorsed Democrats, including Harris, in recent cycles.