Katie Hobbs wins re-election for Arizona governor

Fox - 10 Phoenix
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Nov 4, 2026
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AI GeneratedKatie Hobbs has won re-election as the Governor of Arizona, alongside running mate John Giles. Despite being viewed as a vulnerable incumbent, Hobbs secured a second term in the swing state by appealing to independent voters and disaffected Republicans. While Democrats celebrated the victory, GOP representatives acknowledged a failure to meet voter turnout expectations.
Good morning, guys. Well, a lot of people waking up
this morning learning the news that Katie Hobbs will once again serve
as governor of Arizona, winning that race last night. There was a lot
of excitement as the Democratic Party celebrated a lot of wins.
Hobbs and her running mate, former Mesa Mayor John Giles,
did take the stage early at last night's party at the peak in Phoenix.
They spoke briefly at the very beginning,
but did not return at any point during the night as results came in.
Hobbs' campaign said they would wait for the AP to call the race,
which did not happen until after 1 in the morning.
Hobbs was considered by many analysts
to be the most vulnerable Democratic governor in the country.
But she courted disaffected Republicans
and independent voters to win a second term in the swing state.
Here's what she told supporters earlier in the evening.
We are feeling good about things we're seeing across the country, and I
know that we're all excited to start seeing Arizona results coming in.
It was not an enthusiastic night for the GOP.
Congressman Andy Biggs addressing his supporters.
He didn't concede the race, but did say
that Republicans had fallen short of their turnout expectations.
The reality is we've got a tough hill to climb.
We just didn't get our turnout quite as full as we wanted to.
We'll see how it goes when the numbers get in.
We don't know what all those numbers are right now.
We are expected to hear from Governor Hobbs as well
as Lieutenant Governor John Giles later on tonight.
We'll send it back to you.
