Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has chosen John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, as her running mate for the state's lieutenant governor election. This selection establishes a bipartisan ticket that aims to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in a challenging electoral environment. The move was noted as an overture intended to win support from voters who have expanded their registration advantage over Democrats since 2022.