Opinion

Running mate pick a political ploy by Hobbs

Chandler reader responds to Question of the Week

Posted Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:49 am

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What are your thoughts on an Arizona gubernatorial candidate crossing party lines in their selection of a lieutenant-governor running mate? Tell us in 300 words or less at yourvalley.net/letters, or email your comments, name, address and contact number to AzOpinions@iniusa.org.

By Sharon Parry | Chandler

OPINION — Choosing a running mate of the alternate party by Katie Hobbs is just a political ploy to get more votes. What a scam.

She should be ashamed of herself.

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