Katie Hobbs elected Arizona’s 5th female governor, defeating election denier Kari Lake
Posted on AllSides November 15th, 2022
From The Center
Katie Hobbs, Arizona’s Democratic election chief who built a national profile by standing up to false claims about the 2020 presidential election, has won the state’s race for governor.
The Associated Press, NBC News and CNN called the race for Hobbs shortly after 7 p.m. Monday, following a nail-biter week of election returns that highlighted the competitiveness of politics in the state.
"Democracy is worth the wait," Hobbs posted on social media before issuing a statement thanking her family, volunteers and staff for their work.
"This was not just about an...
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