Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and social worker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Katie Hobbs
Governor Hobbs declared a statewide state of emergency after intense thunderstorms, high winds and severe flash flooding hit communities across Arizona. The declaration unlocked $200,000 in emergency funding for local communities, and state agencies carried out rescues, debris removal and infrastructure repairs. The State Emergency Operations Center was activated to coordinate the response.
Governor Hobbs declared a state of emergency for Navajo and Coconino counties after tornadoes and severe storms struck northern Arizona between 20 and 22 October 2026. She directed $200,000 from the state's general fund to support recovery, and visited Heber-Overgaard on 29 October to meet officials and assess storm damage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kathleen Marie "Katie" Hobbs is an American Democratic politician and former social worker who has served as the 24th Governor of Arizona since 2 January 2023. |
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| Election | Elected governor in November 2022, defeating Republican Kari Lake. Running for re-election in November 2026 against Republican Andy Biggs. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree | Social work, Northern Arizona University (1992) |
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| Master's degree | Social work, Arizona State University |
Personal Life
| Residence | Arizona |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Patrick Goodman (married 1996) |
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Family
| Spouse | Patrick Goodman |
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Career
| Social work | Social worker since 1992, specialising in domestic violence, mental health and homelessness |
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| Sojourner Center | Former chief compliance officer at Sojourner Center, a domestic violence center |
| Teaching | Adjunct faculty member in social work at Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona State University |
| Arizona House of Representatives | Elected in 2010 |
| Arizona State Senate | Served four terms in the Arizona State Legislature, including two as Senate Minority Leader |
| Secretary of State | Served from 7 January 2019 to 2 January 2023 |
| Governorship | Assumed office 2 January 2023 and is seeking re-election in 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Described as the first social worker elected governor in the United States | |
| 2. Is the fifth woman to serve as governor of Arizona | |
| 3. Arizona has no lieutenant governor, so the Secretary of State is next in line to become governor | |
| 4. Her husband, Patrick Goodman, became Arizona's First Gentleman when she took office |
