Arizona's Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing state
Source: AP
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs launched her reelection bid Wednesday, outlining a practical rather than confrontational approach to campaigning in a swing state where the politics are delicate and she will need Republican support.
Nationally, Democrats are looking to bounce back from sweeping losses in the 2024 election. In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of the launch, Hobbs shrugged off pessimism in the Democratic ranks and among voters. She said she’s focused on putting Arizonans first and politics aside, a message she hopes will resonate with voters across the political spectrum.
She’ll need that, particularly in a swing state that endorsed President Donald Trump in 2024 but chose Joe Biden four years earlier.
“I think winning this race in Arizona is going to send a strong message of we know how to win in tough states like Arizona. And it’s not about politics. It’s about delivering on the issues that matter,” Hobbs said, pointing to issues including affordable housing and border security.
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Campaign website: https://katiehobbs.org/