Arizona's Top Election Official, Katie Hobbs, Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor

Hobbs, Who Defended the State's 2020 Election Results, Will Face Republican Kari Lake in November

Hobbs, Arizona's Secretary of State, prevailed in a crowded Democratic primary field, defeating Marco Lopez and Aaron Lieberman. She will now face Republican Kari Lake, a former television news anchor, in the general election.

Hobbs has been a vocal defender of Arizona's election system, and she has repeatedly rejected former President Donald Trump's baseless claims of widespread voter fraud. Her victory is a major win for Democrats, who are hoping to retain control of the governor's office in Arizona.

Lake, on the other hand, has embraced Trump's lies about the 2020 election. She has also made a number of controversial statements, including calling for the execution of political opponents and claiming that the COVID-19 pandemic is a hoax.

The general election is expected to be close, and it could have a major impact on the balance of power in Arizona. If Hobbs wins, she would become the first Democratic governor of Arizona since Janet Napolitano in 2009.