Maybe in an act of graciousness she could have allowed Kari Lake to become Governor for a few hours and then she could be introduced as the former governor of Arizona
Kari Lake is the Governor-elect. Hobbs is the illegally and unconstitutionally installed loser. But then, you knew that already.
Even if so inclined, the line of succession is set by law and Carrie’s the full powers of the governor. It’s not just an honorary thing. Thus you see the treasurer essentially promising not do exercise her powers while acting gov. During his first two terms, don’t remember which, Jerry Brown had to stop leaving the state because his GOP Lieutenant Governor kept doing… well… gubernatorial stuff.. when brown was out of state.
Interesting to note that the office of Lieutenant Governor has just been created and will be filled in 2026. The line of succession is Secretary of State (yes, the cartel
Guy), atty general, treasurer. By what right are the first three in line being bypassed?
https://www.nlga.us/wp-content/uploads/States-Lines-of-Gubernatorial-Succession-2.pdf