This article by Ben Giles is published by Fronterasdesk. Here is an excerpt:

Katie Hobbs was already considered a strong contender to win the Democratic primary for governor of Arizona. Now, months into a controversial review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, political consultant Stan Barnes says the secretary of state is the clear frontrunner.

“Katie has had a fortunate cross current of events that has acted like wind in her political sails,” he said.

It’s all thanks to the so-called Arizona audit, a process that has been a blessing for some and a curse for others. 

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