Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for Arizona governor to challenge incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs
Andy Biggs, a staunch ally of President Trump and former head of the House Freedom Caucus, secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor on Tuesday. Biggs defeated fellow U.S. Rep. David Schweikert in a primary that highlights the state's shift toward a competitive battleground. While Biggs is a conservative warrior who helped lead the effort to overturn the 2020 election results, he faces the challenge of appealing to independent voters in a state where Democrats currently hold the top three offices. The administration announced that the upcoming general election will be a high-stakes contest for the governorship. Biggs will face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, who won the seat in 2022. To support his bid, Biggs emphasized his ability to unite the party base while maintaining principled conservative values. Meanwhile, other key races were settled, including the nomination of Mark Lamb for Pinal County Sheriff and Alex Kolodin for secretary of state. These results set the stage for a fall campaign to determine if Republicans can reclaim Arizona from the Democratic party.