Hobbs names former elections director Kori Lorick as chief of staff

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has named Kori Lorick, her co-chief legal officer and former state elections director, as her next chief of staff. Chad Campbell, who has held the role since 2023, will leave the administration at the end of November; Hobbs’ spokesperson described the departure as a normal transition, while Campbell said he would share his next plans soon. Lorick previously worked with Hobbs at the Secretary of State’s Office, where she helped oversee Arizona’s 2022 election. Hobbs praised Campbell’s service and said she trusts Lorick to lead the governor’s team and advance priorities including affordability, water security, economic growth and public education.