BREAKING: Democrat Katie Hobbs wins Arizona governor's race, NBC News projects.
Hobbs’ most controversial move in the race was her refusal to debate Lake, even after trailing her in the polls. She framed it as a boycott of Lake’s fervent 2020 election denialism, but many speculated she was worried about being outshone on the debate stage. While it raised eyebrows on the left, the decision might’ve been a strategically effective move.
Hobbs’ win is a relief for democracy watchers. As secretary of state, she oversaw the state’s administration of elections, and she represents credible vote counting in an era in which the GOP has rallied behind the idea that inconvenient losses are proof of fraud. Setting aside partisan politics, it’s good news for the country that Arizona voters chose a small-d democrat over an authoritarian activist — especially in a critical battleground state.
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