Arizona's 2024 Biden-to-Trump swing voters skeptical of Hobbs

• Donnita F., a Republican, said she backed Hobbs three years ago but wouldn't vote to re-elect her because "she's not doing anything to help our economy here."
• The other panelist who voted for Hobbs, Stephanie T., is a Republican.
• Another respondent, Democrat Rebecca K., said she couldn't recall whether she voted for Hobbs in 2022.

State of play: The only respondent who indicated a willingness to vote for Hobbs next year was Bri S., an independent.

• She said it would depend on Hobbs' opponent but she'd support the incumbent over a "garden variety, Trump-supporting Republican," per moderator Rich Thau's description.

Zoom in: Some respondents weren't opposed to voting for Hobbs in 2026 but said they wouldn't commit.

• Panelist Eugene T., an independent, moved to Arizona after the 2022 election and said he didn't know much about the governor.

Between the lines: The majority of respondents said they support Trump's plans for mass deportations and didn't believe they should be limited to people who have committed crimes besides immigration violations.

• Some respondents said they viewed Hobbs as hindering Trump's immigration plans or said they wanted her to cooperate with the president.

What they're saying: "If Gov. Hobbs needs these 2024 swing voters to win in 2026, she's got her work cut out for her," said Thau, president of Engagious.