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Hobbs Reportedly Taps Republican John Giles for Lieutenant Governor

The former Mesa mayor and Trump critic has backed Democrats in Arizona’s biggest recent races

Published by The Arizona Globe

August 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM MST

Estimated leanCenterThe article presents a straightforward report on Governor Hobbs' selection of John Giles for Lieutenant Governor, without any partisan framing or omitted viewpoints.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a straightforward report on Governor Hobbs' selection of John Giles for Lieutenant Governor, without any partisan framing or omitted viewpoints.

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