Andy Biggs Secures Arizona GOP Gubernatorial Nomination

U.S. Representative Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, setting up a high-stakes general election contest against incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. Biggs, a six-term congressman and former chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, defeated fellow Representative David Schweikert and other challengers by a wide margin, securing over 70 percent of the vote.

The primary victory, backed by an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, positions Biggs as the standard-bearer for the GOP in one of the nation's most closely watched battleground states. Governor Hobbs, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, is seeking a second term after narrowly defeating Republican Kari Lake in 2022. The race is expected to be fiercely competitive, with early polling indicating a close contest.

In a statement after his win, Biggs said he was deeply honored and that the results showed Arizonans overwhelmingly believed in his vision of restoring the American dream. The Republican Governors Association congratulated Biggs, stating he would focus on lowering costs and securing the border while accusing Hobbs of serving special interests....