John,
Meet John Giles, Katie’s running mate and soon-to-be the first lieutenant governor of Arizona:
The son of an elementary school principal and a teacher, John was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. Growing up, his parents taught him the importance of education, hard work, serving others, and giving back to the community that raised you.
John attended Mesa public schools before going to Brigham Young University, where he met his wife, Dawn. They have been married for 43 years and have five children and ten grandchildren. For John, family has always been at the center of his life and has shaped his commitment to serving others.
After building a career and raising his family, John felt a responsibility to give back. As mayor of Mesa for 10 years, he brought people together to revitalize the downtown, strengthen public education, attract new businesses and good-paying jobs, and make critical investments in transportation and infrastructure. He worked with leaders from both parties because he knew that delivering results mattered more than who got the credit.
And John has carried that commitment beyond the mayor’s office. In 2022, he helped lead a coalition of Republicans and Independents supporting Katie Hobbs, later spoke at her inauguration, and has served on commissions in her administration focused on transportation and early childhood education.
He even spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where he talked about the importance of putting country over party.
Now, John is joining Katie on this historic ticket because they share the same belief about leadership: put Arizona first, bring people together, find common ground, and deliver real results.
Thanks for all you do,
Team Hobbs-Giles
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