No Labels candidates for governor talk priorities before July primary

Two candidates from the No Labels party—Teri Hourihan and Hugh Lytle—are vying for the party’s nomination in Arizona’s governor race ahead of the July 21 primary. Neither has prior elected experience, but both position themselves as alternatives to the state’s major-party nominees, aiming to reduce partisan gridlock and address voter frustration. Hourihan, a licensed professional counselor and owner of Teri’s Health Services, outlines four priorities: water security, affordability, government reform, and education. She proposes immediate conservation efforts for Arizona’s water supply, including desalination and holding high-water-use industries accountable. On affordability, she plans to expand housing opportunities, lower utility costs, and target rebates for working families. Government reform would include stronger oversight of state agencies, independent audits, and Medicaid improvements. Education reforms would focus on transparency, accountability, and supporting both public schools and school choice. Lytle, founder of Equality Health in Scottsdale, frames his campaign around restoring fairness and accountability to Arizona’s government. He criticizes the current system, citing Congress’s low approval ratings despite high reelection rates, and argues that candidates cater to narrow partisan bases rather than the majority of voters. Lytle calls on Arizonans to reject political division and supports a ‘Declaration of Independents’ to unite voters around practical solutions. The No Labels party, with 44,500 registered voters in Arizona, will hold its primary on July 21, with early voting beginning June 24. Both candidates emphasize their independence from traditional party politics, targeting Arizona’s largest voter bloc: Independents. Their campaigns highlight issues like water scarcity, economic affordability, and systemic government reform as key differentiators in the race.