(PHOENIX) With Karrin Taylor Robson suspending her campaign, Arizona’s race for Governor is now a three-candidate contest: Democrat Katie Hobbs, Republican Andy Biggs, and Independent Hugh Lytle.
Lytle, who has been touring the state as an Independent focused on solutions over party politics, said Robson’s exit reflects growing frustration among voters who feel politically homeless.
“Many Arizonans don’t see themselves in either party,” Lytle said. “This race is now a clear choice between the two major parties and an Independent campaign focused entirely on Arizona’s future.”
Lytle is inviting voters who supported Robson, as well as Independents and moderates across the state, to join a growing coalition committed to affordability, education innovation, entrepreneurship, and lowering healthcare costs.
As part of that expansion, Lytle announced that Tomás León – a third-generation Arizonan with more than 25 years of experience as a social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and both angel and venture capital investor – will serve as Latino Senior Advisor and Director of Outreach. León previously worked alongside Lytle at Equality Health, helping increase access to high-quality care and reduce healthcare costs for Medicaid patients and strengthening engagement with Latino families and small businesses across Arizona.
“Latino voters want opportunity, access and affordability,” León said. “Hugh Lytle is building a campaign centered on the well-being and aspirations of all Arizonans.”
Lytle’s policy platform, the “Great 8 for State 48,” includes down payment assistance for first-time home-buyers, affordable AI-focused higher education, healthcare cost reduction, championing entrepreneurs, expanded charitable tax incentives, and pragmatic public school reform.
Lytle will outline next steps for expanding his statewide coalition at a news conference Monday morning.
