Kathleen Marie Hobbs is an American politician and social worker who is the governor-elect of Arizona and the current secretary of State of Arizona.
A member of the Democratic Party, she was a state senator representing Arizona’s 24th legislative district from 2013 to 2019 and a state representative representing Arizona’s 15th legislative district from 2011 to 2013.
Hobbs won the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election, narrowly defeating Republican nominee Kari Lake. The Associated Press projected her as the winner on November 14, 2022. Hobbs is set to become Arizona’s fifth female governor, a record for U.S. states.
In October 2020, Hobbs announced her candidacy for governor in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election. Incumbent Governor Doug Ducey is term-limited. She defeated Marco A. Lopez Jr. in the Democratic primary election to become the nominee and skipped the primary debate with him.
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Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 and credited her interest in politics to Emerge Arizona.
She was inspired to run for office by the people she assisted as a social worker, believing they were not being heard by the government. She advocates ending domestic violence.
On March 8, 2017, Hobbs announced her candidacy for Arizona Secretary of State. In the 2018 election, she faced Republican nominee Steve Gaynor. On November 6, 2018, the Associated Press prematurely called the race for Gaynor.
In October 2020, Hobbs announced her candidacy for governor in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election. She defeated Marco A. Lopez Jr. in the Democratic primary election to become the nominee and skipped the primary debate with him. Hobbs defeated Lake.
Katie knows firsthand that government only works well if it’s led well. For Katie, that means transparency and accountability.
It means focusing on our common needs, not the small differences that divide us. It means bringing people together to serve our state, not tearing us apart for political gain. And it means creating opportunity for all – regardless of zip code, gender, race, or ability.