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Governor Katie Hobbs

Born and raised in Arizona, Governor Hobbs has spent her life exemplifying hard work and public service. After putting herself through college at both NAU and ASU, she began her career as a social worker working with homeless youth and later helped run one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the country. After seeing her fellow Arizonans continue to struggle with little action from the government, Governor Hobbs decided to take matters into her own hands and run for office.

With over a decade of public service, Governor Hobbs sees her role in government as a continuation of her social work. In her first term, she has already moved the needle forward on some of our state’s most critical issues, including housing, water security, and economic development. Governor Hobbs approaches every situation and every challenge with a desire to make people’s lives better and give every Arizonan an opportunity to thrive.

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SILVANA SALCIDO ESPARZA

Silvana Salcido Esparza, born into a family of skilled bakers and cooks, has harnessed her culinary heritage and business acumen to become a celebrated chef, activist, and mentor in Phoenix, Arizona. Her award-winning cuisine graces the city's dining scene and has garnered recognition from Esquire Magazine and Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Silvana is a frequent James Beard Award semi-finalist and finalist, and an inductee into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. Beyond her culinary talents, she's a dedicated businesswoman and passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ and civil rights, striving to reshape erroneous perceptions of Mexican American culture as a proud citizen of both the United States and Mexico, while also nurturing the talents of aspiring young chefs. She currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona and Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico.