Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor

Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.

Latest on the shipping containers at the Arizona-Mexico border as Katie Hobbs becomes governor

In his last act in office, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey started removing the shipping containers he began placing months ago along the Arizona-Mexico border. We have the latest on the removal project and what Gov. Katie Hobbs has to say.

Kari Lake's request to inspect ballots granted in 2022 election lawsuit

Kari Lake filed a 70-page lawsuit against top state election officials alleging thousands of illegal votes and “violations” in the chain of custody of ballots.

Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs asks judge to dismiss Kari Lake's election lawsuit
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In a 19-page motion, Governor-elect Hobbs, who defeated Republican Party gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in the November election, says the judge in the case should not indulge lake a minute longer than it takes to dismiss her lawsuit. Lake has asked a judge to either appoint her as Governor, or hold a new statewide election. Hobbs and her lawyers, meanwhile, said the suit points to no evidence of Election Day fraud, and fails to point out any actual misconduct.

Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs

President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.

2022 Election: Arizona Governor Ducey welcomes Democrat Katie Hobbs

Weeks after the 2022 election, outgoing Arizona Governor Doug Ducey met with Governor-elect Katie Hobbs at the Executive Tower, and said his administration will ensure an orderly transition to Hobbs.

Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs talks priorities in one-on-one interview

It has been weeks since voters cast their ballot in a bitterly contested election, and Katie Hobbs, who is projected to become the first Democrat to be elected as Arizona's governor in years, is talking about her priorities upon taking office, among other issues.

2022 Election: Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems

Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept the results of her race this year.

A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history

Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.

'We're going to be patient': Kari Lake, Katie Hobbs address supporters in post-election events

Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake addressed her supporters, hours after the polls closed. No projections for Lake's race have been made by major media organizations.

2022 Election: Debacle continues over debate between Arizona gubernatorial candidates

A debacle of sorts over the current lack of a debate between the two major candidates, especially after a Phoenix area PBS station announced their decision to offer a one-on-one interview with Katie Hobbs, on the same day a similar interview was supposed to be held with Hobbs' Republican opponent, Kari Lake.

Election 2022: Registration error affects up to 6,000 Arizona voters

Katie Hobbs, who is the Democratic nominee for governor, said in a statement that affected voters will receive the correct ballot shortly.

2022 Election: Lake leads Arizona governor's race, Kelly remains ahead in Senate race in new poll

New polling numbers show the gap widen between Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs in the Arizona governor's race, while Mark Kelly continues to maintain a lead over Blake Masters in the Senate race.

Opponents of Arizona school voucher expansion fail to gather enough signatures

“We have informed the SOS committee that the referendum will not qualify for the 2024 General Election Ballot. While the statutorily required review continues, our office has inspected enough petitions & signatures to confirm that the 118,823 signature minimum will not be met,” Secretary of State Katie Hobbs tweeted.

Arizona's governor race: Kari Lake still wants a debate, Hobbs is unwavering

In the race to become Arizona's next governor, Katie Hobbs was out talking to voters in Tempe, and on the same day, Kari Lake held a Q&A event in Chandler. Lake maintains wanting a debate as Hobbs is unwavering in not sharing a stage with her.