Rep. Andy Biggs holds a commanding lead in the Arizona gubernatorial primary as he prepares to face Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs.
Rep. Andy Biggs is currently leading the Republican primary for Arizona governor with a significant advantage over his rivals. The administration announced that Biggs, a prominent member of the House Freedom Caucus, has secured a commanding 50-point lead in the swing state. While Biggs has built a national profile as a hard-line supporter of the administration, he is attempting to moderate his persona to appeal to independent voters. The race pits Biggs against Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs, who is currently the most vulnerable Democratic governor in the country. While Biggs leverages his "complete and total endorsement" from President Trump, Hobbs is focusing on her record of lowering costs and securing the border. Despite the Republican advantage in registered voters, the race is considered a toss-up due to the state's large number of independent voters. Biggs faces competition in the primary from Rep. David Schweikert, who argues that his history of winning competitive districts makes him a stronger choice to defeat Hobbs in the general election.