Democrat Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Charlie Kirk Highway Renaming Bill

The bill passed with only Republicans, who hold a majority in both chambers, voting in favor; Democrats against the bill called Kirk a ‘divisive figure.’

A wreath laid by mourners outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria on Sept. 11, 2025, following the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill March 27 to rename a highway in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in his home state of Arizona.

The governor called Kirk’s assassination “tragic and horrifying” but said political differences should be resolved “at the ballot box.”