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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona’s state primary
Andy Biggs has Trump’s backing as Republicans weigh a field that could shape control of the governor’s office and Arizona’s battleground role.
- On Tuesday, Arizona Republicans hold a primary election to select a challenger for Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November.
- Five-Term U.S. Representative Andy Biggs leads the competitive Republican gubernatorial field, which also includes businessmen Ken Miceli and Scott Neely vying for the nomination.
- Biggs has attempted to frame himself as a bipartisan dealmaker on the debate stage, contrasting with his established reputation as a former conservative Freedom Caucus chair.
- Veteran GOP strategist Paul Bentz told the Times, "The dominant force in the primary at this point is the MAGA wing. It's a contest to see who can be the most MAGA."
- Arizona has become a critical swing state, and the eventual nominee will face a difficult path to unseat Hobbs in the 2026 midterm election environment.
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ussanews.comArizona Primary: GOP Leads Early Votes as Hobbs Heavy Spending Draws Fire
Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday, July 21, for the state’s 2026 primary election amid a surge in early voting and ongoing questions about Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ campaign finances and past controversies. As of Monday evening, more than 802,935 early ballots had been returned statewide — representing about 18.5% of registered voters. Republicans accounted for 46.3% of those ballots, Democrats 43.9%, and independents or others 9.7%. …
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