Andy Biggs secures Republican nomination for Arizona governor to challenge incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs
Andy Biggs, a hard-right congressman and former chair of the House Freedom Caucus, won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs in Arizona. Backed by President Trump, Biggs defeated David Schweikert to secure the nomination in a state that became a focal point for the effort to overturn the 2020 election results. The primary results also solidified several key congressional matchups. In the 5th District, Mark Lamb secured the Republican nomination despite facing allegations of misconduct. In the 1st District, Jay Feely claimed the GOP nod to face Democrat Marlene Galán-Woods. Additionally, Republican Eli Crane will face Democrat Jonathan Nez in the 2nd District, while Juan Ciscomani will face JoAnna Mendoza in the 6th District. The administration's influence was evident as many of the winning candidates received support from President Trump. These primary results set the stage for a fall campaign where Republicans aim to reclaim ground in a state that has shifted from a Republican stronghold to a competitive battleground.