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Katie Hobbs
Katie Hobbs (D) is the 24th governor of Arizona and the former secretary of state of Arizona (2019-2023).
Associations:
Arizona Education Association
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona
Emily's List
party
Democrat
jurisdiction
Arizona
service dates
January 2023 - Present
gender
Female
Personal Moments
1969
Hobbs is born in Tempe, Arizona
Hobbs and her twin sister are raised in Tempe, Arizona.
1992
Hobbs graduated from Northern Arizona University
Hobbs graduates from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's degree in social work.
1995
Hobbs receives her master’s degree
Hobbs graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in social work.
1996
Hobbs gets married
Hobbs gets married to Patrick Goodman, a child therapist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
2014
Katie Hobbs receives an awards
Hobbs receives the National Alliance on Mental Illness Arizona Collaborative Community Champion Award.
Campaign History
2010
Hobbs is elected to the Arizona House of Representatives
Hobbs represents the 15th legislative district for one term.
2012
Hobbs is elected to the Arizona State Senate
Hobbs represents the 24th legislative district and serves two terms.
2018
Hobbs wins the Arizona Secretary of State election
She defeats Republican nominee Steve Gaynor and is sworn in in January 2019.
2022
Hobbs runs for Governor of Arizona and wins
Hobbs replaces former governor Doug Ducey and becomes Arizona’s fifth female governor.
Position on Key Issues
Affordability and Housing
Governor Hobbs has been a strong advocate for affordable housing, supporting initiatives to increase access to affordable homes. She has also championed efforts to address the state's homelessness crisis, supporting funding for homeless services and affordable housing projects.
Education Funding
Governor Hobbs has been a vocal supporter of public education, pushing for increased funding and better resources for Arizona's schools. She has supported efforts to increase teacher pay and reduce class sizes and has worked to expand access to early childhood education programs.
Healthcare Access
Governor Hobbs has been a strong advocate for healthcare access, supporting efforts to expand access to family planning resources and increase funding for healthcare services in the state. She has also supported legislation to protect reproductive rights and increase access to affordable birth control.
Key Issues:
Affordability and Housing
Education Funding
Healthcare Access