• Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints Jimmy McCain to Arizona Board of Regents • McCain praised for his military experience and Arizona connections • McCain has a doctorate in education and a background in business

On Sept. 22, Gov. Katie Hobbs tapped Jimmy McCain, the youngest son of the late Sen. John McCain, to be her latest pick for the Arizona Board of Regents.

In a formal statement, the governor praised McCain’s record as “a veteran, a businessman, and a native Arizonan who is passionate about connecting every Arizona community to the education they need to thrive.” She also mentioned his military experience as a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

McCain, however, wasn’t her first choice for the job.

Last year, she tapped Liz Archuleta for the seat, which is reserved for some

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