Former President Barack Obama endorsed Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign on Tuesday, adding a prominent national Democrat’s support to the contest three weeks before Election Day. “Katie Hobbs is the best choice to keep Arizona moving forward,” Obama said in a video released by Hobbs’ campaign. He praised her work with the Republican-led Legislature, saying she had backed bipartisan tax cuts each year in office to help veterans, older residents, small businesses and families. Hobbs said she was “deeply honored” by the endorsement. In a campaign statement, she pointed to her efforts on taxes, housing costs and public safety, describing her approach as one of bridging political divides. Obama also endorsed Hobbs in her 2022 gubernatorial campaign. Hobbs faces Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in the Nov. 3 general election. Biggs has been endorsed by Trump, who was scheduled to appear at a rally in Bullhead City on Wednesday to promote Republican candidates. Biggs accused Obama of misrepresenting Hobbs’ record on utility costs and border security. He also cited endorsements for himself and running mate Sine Kerr from former Arizona governors Jan Brewer and Doug Ducey. The competing endorsements underscore the national political attention on a closely watched state race, though the campaigns offered sharply different assessments of Hobbs’ record.