PHOENIX – Today, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her senior campaign team for the 2026 gubernatorial election, building on strong early momentum, record-breaking fundraising, and critical grassroots support across Arizona.
“As governor, I’m proud of my work delivering real solutions for hardworking Arizona families – cutting everyday costs, securing the border, protecting reproductive freedom, and working across party lines to help Arizonans thrive,” said Gov. Hobbs. “This team brings the experience, energy, and Arizona values we need to move our state forward. With my bipartisan track record of delivering results and this battle-tested team, our campaign is in the strongest possible position to show the real progress we’ve made for Arizonans and win in 2026.”
Because of our campaign’s strong fundraising, we have been able to build a senior team earlier than most typical gubernatorial campaigns and ensure we’re communicating with Arizonans long before Election Day. Moreover, as Arizonans’ media consumption habits have shifted to streaming services and social media, the campaign is placing a deliberate emphasis on online strategy by elevating a digital professional to a leadership role and investing in digital early to break through online and meet Arizonans where they are.
The Elect Katie Hobbs campaign senior staff members include:
Nicole DeMont, Campaign Manager – Nicole is returning to manage Gov. Hobbs’ campaign after leading the successful 2022 campaign. Since the governor was elected in 2022, Nicole has served as Chief Political Strategist running Gov. Hobbs’ political operation. Prior to the 2022 race, she served as Deputy National Political Director at the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, where she worked to secure fair congressional and legislative maps nationwide. Nicole has also held senior roles at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Hannah Fishman, Deputy Campaign Manager – Hannah is returning to work for Gov. Hobbs as an experienced digital strategist with a proven track record of leading successful online campaigns for top Democratic candidates. As Digital Director for Colin Allred’s Senate campaign in Texas, Hannah managed the campaign’s digital content strategy and online grassroots fundraising efforts, driving them to become the largest and most expensive U.S. Senate race in history. Prior to that, she served as Digital Director for Governor Katie Hobbs’ victorious 2022 campaign for Arizona governor. With extensive expertise in email, SMS, digital advertising, and grassroots fundraising, she specializes in creating innovative, data-driven programs that engage voters and generate substantial fundraising results. Hannah has also served as Digital Director for Secretary John King’s gubernatorial campaign and as an SMS Strategist for President Biden’s winning 2020 campaign.
Isaac Lampner, Finance Director – Isaac has worked as a fundraiser in tough races, including Mississippi and Ohio. He served as Finance Director for Brandon Presley’s gubernatorial campaign, which raised over $12.5 million—more than twice as much as any previous Democratic gubernatorial campaign in Mississippi. Before that, Isaac served as the Call Time Manager for Tim Ryan’s fundraising operation, which at the time raised $58 million, setting a record for the most ever raised by a U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio.
Juan Hinojos Zapien, Senior Political Advisor – A lifelong Arizonan, Juan has played key roles in several of the state’s closest statewide races. He led Latino, labor, and youth outreach in Southern Arizona as Regional Political Director for Senator Mark Kelly’s 2020 and 2022 campaigns. He later served as a policy advisor to Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and led grassroots political organizing as Deputy Political Director for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.
Kayleigh McCormick, Operations Director – Kayleigh is a seasoned political and operations professional with experience in campaign strategy, compliance, and organizational management. She most recently served as IE Operations Director at House Majority PAC, where she oversaw political budgets, FEC reporting, and internal processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Kayleigh got her start on the ground with campaigns in for Chrystia Freeland and then-Delegate Sara Love, where she led canvassing efforts, trained volunteers, and helped drive successful voter engagement.
Maddy Pritzl, Digital Director – Maddy is a battle-tested digital strategist who’s helped win some of Wisconsin’s most competitive races. She most recently led digital content for Senator Tammy Baldwin’s successful 2024 reelection campaign. Before that, she ran social media at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, where she played a key role in blocking a GOP supermajority, flipping the state Supreme Court, and re-electing Gov. Tony Evers.
Michael Beyer, Communications Director – Michael Beyer is an experienced communications professional and a veteran of many targeted campaigns. He recently served as Communications Director for Senator Kaine’s re-election campaign in Virginia. Before that, Michael was Communications Director for Brandon Presley’s campaign, leading communications for the closest gubernatorial race in Mississippi in a generation. His extensive experience also includes work in Ohio, New Hampshire, and at the Democratic Governors’ Association.
