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Arizona Gov. Hobbs Faces Mounting Pressure As Corruption Probe Heats Up

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs answers media questions at a campaign event on November 06, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Hobbs faces Republican and former President Donald Trump favorite Kari Lake in tomorrow's general election, which polls suggest is a virtual tie. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is facing increased scrutiny following revelations of an alleged “pay-for-play” scheme uncovered by a left-leaning publication with media ads hitting the airwaves this week. State-solutions, Inc., affiliated with the Republican Governor’s Association, has invested in a six-figure advertisement campaign to highlight the investigation into Hobbs.

The ad says, “Tell Hobbs to cooperate and cut the corruption.”

Both Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, a Republican, have asserted claims over the investigation.

Attorney Gina Godbehere, who is challenging Mitchell in a competitive primary told The Arizona Sun Times, “My opponent [Mitchell] should be more concerned about the effect of her lenient policies on our community, the victims, and law enforcement rather than chasing the political spotlight.

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