Washington — Arizona gubernatorial candidates Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, and Kari Lake, a Republican, discussed Sunday on "Face the Nation" the top issues facing voters in the state one month ahead of Election Day, making their pitch for why they should serve as Arizona's chief executive in one of the most closely watched races this cycle.
A CBS News poll of likely voters published Wednesday found Hobbs and Lake deadlocked at 49%. Among registered voters in Arizona, Lake, however, trails Hobbs by nine points on how she handles herself personally.
Hobbs, who serves as Arizona's secretary of state, declined an invitation to debate Lake, who has embraced former President Donald Trump's false claims the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Hobbs told "Face the Nation" during an interview Sunday she has "no desire to be a part of the spectacle" surrounding her Republican gubernatorial opponent and accused Lake of creating a "circus" that does not benefit Arizona voters.
"At this point in the race with 30 days to go, our schedule in terms of forums is pretty much set. And I'm really happy with where we are in the plans we have to continue talking directly to the voters of Arizona," she said.
But Lake, who will participate in a one-on-one interview Wednesday, said she has agreed to participate in "any and all" debates with Hobbs.
"I would love it if she would show up because I think there's a lot of important issues that the people of Arizona need to hear about," she said.
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