Hobbs to Join Democratic Women Governors at National Convention

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is set to participate in a panel discussion with seven other Democratic women governors at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. Scheduled for August 21, the panel aims to highlight the roles of female governors and the initiatives of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Women Governors Fund, as confirmed by Hobbs’ office. The DGA has emphasized the importance of increasing investment in female candidates at the state level, noting that while federal support has reached historic levels, there remains a significant gap in state-level funding. The DGA's efforts have focused on successfully electing women to key gubernatorial positions, as stated in a press release from December 2023. The panel will feature prominent Democratic governors, including Maura Healey of Massachusetts, Laura Kelly of Kansas, Janet Mills of Maine, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Kathy Hochul of New York, and Tina Kotek of Oregon. The discussion will be moderated by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, known for her role as a female vice president in the television series "Veep," and recognized for her advocacy for women's issues within the Democratic Party. Louis-Dreyfus praised the achievements of Democratic women governors, stating that they have transformed the narrative around women in leadership roles and have made significant contributions to their states. She emphasized the importance of their voices in shaping the future of governance.