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Democrat Katie Hobbs defeats Trump-backed Kari Lake in Arizona governor’s race

Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump. Hobbs, who is Arizona’s secretary of state, warned that her Republican rival, former television news anchor Kari Lake, would be an agent of chaos. Hobbs’ victory adds further evidence that Trump is weighing down his allies in a crucial battleground state as the former president gears up for an announcement of a 2024 presidential run.