Andy Biggs Wins Arizona GOP Gubernatorial Nomination, Setting Up General Election Face‑off with Gov. Katie Hobbs

Trump‑backed Rep. Andy Biggs captured the Arizona Republican nomination for governor with more than 70% of the vote, defeating Rep. David Schweikert and other GOP contenders. He will face Democratic incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs in the November general election, a contest that could determine control of a pivotal swing‑state office.

The same primary cycle saw other Trump‑endorsed candidates prevail. Former NFL kicker Jay Feely won the Republican primary for the state’s 1st Congressional District, while emergency‑physician Amish Shah secured the Democratic nomination for the same district. Both races are viewed as key battlegrounds for control of the U.S. House.

Republican nominees also included election‑deniers Alexander Kolodin for secretary of state and Warren Petersen for attorney general, underscoring the extent of Trump’s influence in Arizona’s slate of candidates. Nationally, Trump‑backed candidates have won 97% of primaries, highlighting a broader trend that could shape the 2026 midterm landscape.