David Schweikert hops into governor's race, leaving behind swing House seat

Jack, Jimmy McCain Floated for Schweikert’s House Seat

Within moments of Rep. David Schweikert making official Tuesday his decision to seek the Republican nomination for governor of Arizona in 2026, and vacate his 1st District (suburban Phoenix) House seat, talk began in the conservative lawmaker’s about one of the most familiar names in the Grand Canyon State as a Democrat candidate to succeed him. But the “twist” is the Democrat’s name would be McCain—either John “Jack” McCain, IV or James “Jimmy”…

GOP field for Arizona governor grows to three candidates

Three Republicans, including newly announced candidate Rep. David Schweikert, are now running for Arizona governor, creating a crowded primary field to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

Schweikert Jumps Into Arizona’s Gubernatorial Race Despite Recent Polling

Surprising most of Arizona's political establishment, Republican Congressman David Schweikert has jumped into Arizona’ gubernatorial race, forfeiting a swing Congressional seat for what most consider an uphill climb against two established candidates. Schweikert, who has made his reputation as a fiscal hawk over his eight terms in Congress, is joining a field that features Karrin...

GOP Rep. Schweikert announces he's entering race for governor in Arizona

It also makes him the only Republican who does not have the endorsement of President Trump in a party.

David Schweikert abandons Congress to enter Arizona governor’s race

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (R) in September 2024. Photo by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. David Schweikert has dropped his congressional reelection bid to run for Arizona governor.  Schweikert, who is in his eighth term in Congress, will join U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson in the Republican primary to determine who will face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the 2026 general election.  …

Schweikert announces bid for Arizona governor, faces criticism from both sides

Key Points: US Rep. David Schweikert joins Republican primary for governor Schweikert concerned about Republican candidates’ ability to beat Gov. Katie Hobbs Schweikert’s departure opens up a competitive congressional seat in northeast Phoenix U.S. Rep. David Schweikert is officially jumping into the Republican primary for governor, opening up a barrage of political attacks from both sides of the aisle and a competitive congressional seat in …