Katie Hobbs
Updates on Katie Hobbs. A Democrat, Hobbs is the 24th governor of Arizona. Elected in 2023 in a close election against Republican Kari Lake, Hobbs previously served as the state's secretary of state from 2019 to 2023, in the Arizona State Senate from 2013 to 2019, and in the Arizona State House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. Before public office, Hobbs worked as a social worker.
Katie Hobbs' press sec. resigns amid backlash for "transphobes" gun post
The governor's office has accepted Josselyn Berry's resignation and said that the post "is not reflective of the values of the administration."
Kari Lake blasts "media bias" over Nashville "transphobes" gun post
A tweet by Josselyn Berry, the press secretary of Arizona's governor, has sparked fury, with Republicans accusing her of threatening violence.
Katie Hobbs secures legal win over Arizona executions
Arizona's Supreme Court has ruled that state law does not compel the governor to carry out an execution warrant.
Kari Lake responds to Supreme Court update: "Burn it to the ground"
The Arizona Supreme Court rejected most of Kari Lake's gubernatorial election challenge.
Arizona governor delays execution of inmate who requested the death penalty
Governor Katie Hobbs ordered a review of the state's death penalty protocols in January, halting an inmate's execution that was scheduled for April.
Kari Lake's chances of becoming Donald Trump's running mate gather steam
Lake is reportedly on a list of four women Trump is considering for his 2024 running mate.
Ronald Reagan's son warns Republicans against Kari Lake
Lake is legally challenging the results of the 2022 governorship race in Arizona, which she lost to her Democratic opponent, Katie Hobbs.
Kari Lake's election fraud claims rejected by most Arizona Republicans
A recent survey showed that the majority of Arizona voters are still confident in the security of the state's elections.
Joe Rogan dismisses Kari Lake's election lawsuit: "Puppet show"
Rogan said Americans are caught up in "ideological battles" such as Lake's suit.
Kari Lake warns GOP can't "sit out" culture wars amid "woke" Hershey's ad
The Arizona Republican is calling on Republicans to be "active combatants" in response to a Women's History Month ad featuring a trans woman.
Kari Lake calls for prayer as she sends off another election appeal
Lake petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to review the challenge of her election loss to Governor Katie Hobbs.
Kari Lake's chances of prevailing in Arizona Supreme Court election case
The Republican has already had her case thrown out by Arizona courts for failing to provide any evidence to back up her claims.
Kari Lake claims shot down by Fox News host: 'Not true'
Soros said that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was "likely to be the Republican nominee" in the 2024 presidential election.
Kari Lake fails again in legal battle of election loss to Katie Hobbs
The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling in Hobbs' victory over Lake on Thursday. Lake claimed she's now sending her lawsuit to the state Supreme Court.
Kari Lake says she refuses to "lose with dignity" because she actually won
Lake is in the process of appealing a court decision that rejected her challenge to the November gubernatorial election.
Kari Lake says she's "entertaining" major run if she loses election case
Lake is trying to get the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election result overturned in court.
Kari Lake meets with top Republicans as she mulls conceding in Arizona
Lake's meeting comes amid claims that the former gubernatorial candidate could be vying for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat.
Kari Lake gets polling boost before supreme court battle
Newsweek polling shows 56 percent of Americans think the losing candidate should be able to challenge an election result.
Kari Lake's day of destiny
The Republican is taking her claim that the Arizona gubernatorial election was stolen from her before the state's Court of Appeals.
Kari Lake to host "save Arizona rally" as court date looms
Kari Lake hopes that she will be able to overturn the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election that she lost by more than 17,000 votes.
Kari Lake turns to discredited Trump ploy as lawsuit rumbles on
The Arizona hopeful is offering to match, by a factor of 10, the donations of supporters in her legal battle to overturn the state governor results.
Kari Lake claims new evidence of Arizona voter fraud found: "Wow"
In December, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson rejected Lake's claims of electoral misconduct.
Kari Lake claims discovery of 200k failed votes in Arizona: 'This is huge'
Trump ally Lake is continuing to insist her defeat in Arizona was the result of election rigging or malfeasance.
Kari Lake mocked as "Save Arizona" poster draws Nicolas Cage comparisons
Kari Lake lost the Arizona gubernatorial election to Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs, who was sworn into office on January 2.
Kari Lake lost election because Republicans voted for others, report claims
Nearly 40,000 GOP-leaning voters in Arizona's Maricopa County backed Democrat Katie Hobbs for governor, wrote down another candidate, or didn't vote at all.
Kari Lake teases new "shocking" evidence to overturn Arizona election
Lake has been rumored to be considering a Senate run while she still appeals her November election loss.
Kari Lake's chances of beating Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona, according to poll
A recent survey said Lake would get 36 percent of the vote in a potential race against Sinema for her Senate seat.
Kari Lake will have to admit she lost governor race to run for senator
Arizona's resign-to-run law bars elected officials from running for a new position without quitting their current role first, meaning a tough decision for Lake.
Kari Lake might have finally given up her hopes of becoming governor
The Arizona Republican could run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat if her court case over the gubernatorial result is unsuccessful, according to a CNN reporter.
Kari Lake's still committed to overturning governor election
Lake said she's willing to push the case "all the way" to the U.S. Supreme Court, even as some have suggested she's already looking at her next career move.
