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Democratic Arizona governor picks Republican-turned-independent as running mate
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about this development are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs has made a notable selection for her running mate. She has chosen John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, to join her ticket. Giles was previously a registered Republican but changed his affiliation to independent.
This decision sets up a bipartisan ticket for Hobbs' reelection campaign. Further details about this development are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. Hobbs is considered vulnerable in her campaign, and this choice may be an attempt to appeal to Republican and independent voters in the state.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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