This Monday, Katie Hobbs, of the Democratic Party, was sworn in as the new governor of Arizona after defeating her rival, Republican candidate Kari Lake, in one of the closest and most contentious races of the Nov. 8 midterms.
"Thank you, Arizona. As governor, I will work toward finding common ground and embracing the challenges that stand before us as opportunities to create real progress. Time to get to work," said the governor-elect.
Thank you, Arizona. As governor, I'll work toward finding common ground and embracing the challenges that stand before us as opportunities to create real progress.
Time to get to work. pic.twitter.com/qlHRLqb4Vl
- Governor Katie Hobbs (@GovernorHobbs) January 2, 2023
For Arizona's working families
At a ceremony on the ninth floor of the Capitol's Executive Tower, Hobbs assured that she will work with the GOP and independents to "address the challenges" in Arizona:
Today marks a new chapter for Arizona. As we look forward to a brighter future, I pledge that the needs of Arizonans - not partisan politics - will always come first. I will work with Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to tackle our state’s biggest challenges - fully funding our public schools, securing our state’s water future, ensuring reproductive freedom, making Arizona more affordable, and so much more.
She also added:
I will never stop fighting for working families in our state. We’ve already hit the ground running, naming our senior Cabinet officials who will help lead our state for the next four years. It is the greatest honor of my life to serve the state I love - and I’ll never forget the faith that Arizonans have placed in me.
Hobbs becomes the fifth woman to govern the Grand Canyon State but the first from the Democratic Party. Aside from Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne and State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh were also sworn in.
Legal battle continues
Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake filed a petition to appeal the dismissal of her lawsuit challenging the results. The U.S. television host wasted no time in this new year, sharing on her official Twitter account that she had taken her request to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Lake had already announced that she disagreed with the Maricopa County Superior Court decision that ruled against her lawsuit alleging intentional election misconduct in a race where the margin of votes between the candidates was very close.
