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Biggs, Lombardo and Hourihan take part in Arizona governor debate; Hobbs absent

Three challengers participated in a televised Arizona governor’s debate Tuesday ahead of the November general election. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs was not expected to attend.

Biggs, Lombardo and Hourihan take part in Arizona governor debate; Hobbs absent
PHOENIX — Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Green Party candidate Risa Lombardo and No Labels candidate Teri Hourihan took part in an Arizona governor’s race debate Tuesday evening, weeks before voters choose the state’s next governor in November. The debate began at 6 p.m. and was organized in partnership with the Arizona Clean Elections Commission and the Arizona Media Association. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs was not expected to participate. The debate offered voters a chance to hear directly from three candidates in a race for the state’s top elected office. No details about the candidates’ debate remarks or policy positions were provided in the event announcement.

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