~ Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has appointed Kori Lorick as her next chief of staff, replacing Chad Campbell, who will leave the administration at the end of the month, the governor's office said.

Lorick will take over immediately after Campbell's departure. The office said the transition would allow it to continue work on priorities including water security, affordability, border security and public education.

Hobbs called Campbell an "invaluable partner" during her first term and praised his leadership and public service. Campbell said serving as chief of staff had been the "absolute honor" of his career and expressed confidence in Lorick's ability to lead the governor's office.

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Lorick most recently served as co-chief legal officer for the Governor's Office. She previously worked at the Arizona Secretary of State's Office as state elections director, where she worked with Hobbs to oversee the 2022 election, according to the announcement.

Lorick said she was honored by the appointment and would focus on lowering costs, securing Arizona's water future, growing the economy and investing in public schools.

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