Arizona Republican State Treasurer Kimberly Yee announces 2022 bid for governor "Stop the attacks on our state by the socialist agenda and stand with me," Yee said in her announcement. Author: 12 News Updated: 9:38 AM MST May 17, 2021 ARIZONA, USA — Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced she will be running for governor in 2022. The announcement, posted to Yee's Twitter account Monday morning, included a video where she outlined what her campaign will be focusing on. A focus on Arizona's border with Mexico was the first point made in the candidate's video, with a nod to former President Donald Trump who Yee has been an outspoken supporter of in the past.