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Katie Hobbs

Democratic Party

GovernorIncumbent

Phoenix, AZ

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What is Katie Hobbs running for?

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Governor of Arizona
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Katie Hobbs is the incumbent 24th Governor of Arizona, having assumed office in January 2023. A Democratic Party member, she previously served as Arizona's Secretary of State from 2019 to 2023 and in the Arizona Legislature from 2011 to 2019, including as Senate Minority Leader. Born and raised in Arizona, she holds degrees in social work. Heading into 2026, Governor Hobbs has launched her re-election campaign, focusing her legislative priorities on affordability for working families, lowering costs, protecting critical services, and growing the state's economy. She is committed to fighting for families and delivering real results for Arizona.

Where does Katie Hobbs stand on the issues?

Katie Hobbs has a recorded position on eight issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Affordable Housing

    Supports

    Hobbs supports making housing more affordable in Arizona, pointing to eliminating the tax on rent, providing down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, and cutting red tape to lower housing costs.

    “she eliminated the tax on rent, helped working Arizonans with down payment assistance to buy their first homes, and slashed red tape to make housing more affordable.”

    katiehobbs.orgAs of September 2026

  • Childcare Affordability

    Supports

    Hobbs supports making child care more affordable for Arizona families, citing the largest state investment in child care since the Great Recession.

    “She secured the largest investment in child care since the Great Recession”

    katiehobbs.orgAs of September 2026

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    Hobbs supports lowering costs for Arizona families, citing a tax rebate for 750,000 Arizona families to put more money back in family budgets.

    “gave 750,000 Arizona families a tax rebate to put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Arizonans so their family budgets have more room to spend on what matters most to them.”

    katiehobbs.orgAs of September 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Hobbs supports expanding healthcare access and relieving medical debt, citing cancellation of $2 billion in medical debt for one million Arizonans and protection of coverage for Arizonans with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.

    “Katie is also canceling two billion dollars in medical debt for one million Arizonans because no family should have to choose between life-saving medical care and putting food on the table.”

    katiehobbs.orgAs of September 2026

  • Immigration

    Supports

    Hobbs supports strengthening border security, citing creation of a Border Coordination Office, more than $100 million in border security funding for local law enforcement, deployment of the Arizona National Guard, and Task Force SAFE to stop fentanyl.

    “She created a Border Coordination Office within the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to ensure local, state, and federal governments work together to secure the border. During her term, she has delivered more than $100 million in border security funding to local law enforcement agencies, and she secured well-deserved pay raises for our brave state police and firefighters.”

    katiehobbs.orgAs of September 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Hobbs supports investing in public education from kindergarten through higher education and expanding apprenticeships and career training so more Arizonans can access good-paying jobs.

    “She's invested in public education from kindergarten through higher education, and she's expanding apprenticeships and career training so more Arizonans can be first in line for good-paying jobs that don't require a four-year degree.”

    katiehobbs.orgAs of September 2026

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Past Elections

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Governor Arizona

Primary election

Statewide, ArizonaEnded 7/21/2026

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