PHOENIX聽– Today, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the endorsement of two of Arizona’s most respected Republican business leaders: John Graham, Chairman and CEO of Sunbelt Holdings who聽served聽on the finance committee for Senator John McCain鈥檚 campaign, and Sharon Harper, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaza Companies, who聽served聽as Sen. McCain’s National Finance Chair and Gov. Doug Ducey鈥檚 2018 Campaign Chair.
The endorsements underscore Katie Hobbs’ growing bipartisan coalition of support from Arizona leaders who recognize her record of signing four bipartisan, balanced budgets, growing Arizona’s economy, and bringing people together to solve problems.
“I’m honored to have the support of John Graham and Sharon Harper, two respected Republican leaders who have spent their careers creating jobs, strengthening Arizona’s economy, and investing in our communities,”聽said Katie Hobbs.聽“Arizona succeeds when the government works with the private sector, learns from successful business leaders, and focuses on solving problems instead of scoring political points. By working across the aisle, we’ve signed four bipartisan, balanced budgets, attracted historic investment, created good-paying jobs, and kept Arizona moving forward. That’s the kind of leadership I’ll continue to bring for every Arizonan.”
“Gov. Hobbs has demonstrated the kind of pragmatic, steady leadership Arizona businesses need,”聽said John Graham.聽“She understands that a strong economy depends on collaboration between the public and private sectors, and she has worked to cut red tape, build more housing, and create an environment where businesses can invest, create jobs, and grow. She puts Arizona ahead of partisan politics, and that’s why I’m proud to support her.”
“Arizona’s future depends on leaders who embrace innovation, economic development, and partnership,”聽said Sharon Harper.聽“Gov. Hobbs understands that attracting new employers is only part of the equation鈥攚e also need strong public universities and workforce development programs that prepare Arizonans for the jobs of tomorrow. She has worked with leaders from both parties to grow our economy, attract investment, and deliver real results, and I’m proud to endorse her reelection.”
John Graham, who has led Sunbelt Holdings for more than four decades and previously served on the finance committee for Sen. McCain鈥檚 campaign is widely recognized as one of Arizona’s most respected business and civic leaders. Sharon Harper, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaza Companies, is widely recognized as one of Arizona’s most influential business leaders, having led the development of landmark healthcare, bioscience, innovation, and mixed-use projects across Arizona, including ASU SkySong.
This endorsement comes as Katie Hobbs continues to build momentum, outraising聽every other gubernatorial candidate for five consecutive quarters and earning the support of longtime Republican and former Mesa Mayor John Giles. As governor, Katie Hobbs has a strong track record of working across the aisle to get things done for Arizonans. She has聽signed聽over 900 pieces of bipartisan legislation into law as well as negotiating four bipartisan, balanced budgets that cut taxes for hard-working families.
