TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held her first major campaign event since announcing her 2026 reelection bid, rallying more than 200 supporters in Tucson as part of her “Arizona First” tour.

Hobbs was joined by local party officials, including former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva and Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose at the weekend event.

Hobbs acknowledged the challenging race ahead, telling the crowd that “because of Arizona’s electorate, we know this race will be one of the toughest in the country.”

In 2022, she defeated Republican candidate Kari Lake by just over 17,000 votes.

With over a year before the 2026 midterms, Gov. Hobbs currently faces three Republican opponents: U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, businesswoman Karrin Taylor

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