Andy Biggs Leads Arizona Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Arizona Republicans voted Tuesday in a primary that positioned Trump‑backed Rep. Andy Bigts as the clear front‑runner for governor. Prediction‑market odds showed Biggs at virtually 100 % to win, while polls placed him well ahead of fellow congressman David Schweikert and other contenders such as Ken Miceli and Scott Neely. Schweikert is presenting a more moderate, pro‑business alternative, emphasizing his ability to attract independents. The race pits two long‑time Phoenix‑area lawmakers with competing visions for the state GOP.

The winner will face incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in the November general election, a contest that analysts view as pivotal in a swing state that voted for Donald Trump in 2024 but also elected a Democratic governor in 2022. Early voting began June 24, and the primary outcome will shape Republican strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle and the 2028 presidential race. As one voter noted, “Biggs lives in a district where if he were a turtle running as a Republican, you’re going to win it.”