Hobbs pivots campaign for governor beyond ballot audit

By JONATHAN J. COOPER
Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs presented herself as an advocate for government efficiency. Hobbs on Thursday struck a centrist tone as she ramps up her campaign for Arizona governor in the wake of losses in Virginia that spooked Democrats around this country. Hobbs has made a national name for herself as a critic of the 2020 ballot review led by Donald Trump supporters on behalf of Arizona legislative Republicans, decrying conspiracy theories suggesting Trump lost because of fraud. But she has been less vocal about others issues in the race so far. Hobbs held a news conference to outline an agenda that includes cutting red tape, eliminating wasteful spending, boosting transparency and improving long-term planning.