Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican, endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, citing the need to prioritize country over party in the upcoming election. Giles criticized President Donald Trump for his refusal to accept the outcome of the 2020 election and highlighted the importance of federal infrastructure funds allocated to Mesa under Biden and Harris. He also pointed out the challenges Arizona has faced due to Republican attempts to subvert the election results, including a controversial audit conducted by the state Senate. The endorsement is notable given Mesa’s conservative leanings and could be a crucial factor in the battleground state of Arizona, where Biden and Harris won by a narrow margin in 2020. With a population of over 500,000, Mesa is considered the most conservative city with a population exceeding 250,000. Harris’s popularity in the state has been growing, especially with the potential selection of Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly as her vice-presidential nominee. The endorsement reflects a growing trend of Republicans crossing party lines to support Democratic candidates in the current political climate.
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Arizona Mayor John Giles endorses Harris instead of Trump
