Andy Biggs, a close ally of former President Donald Trump and a five-term representative of Arizona's 5th District, has secured the GOP nomination for Arizona governor, according to projections by the Associated Press on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Biggs, known for supporting Trump's unproven claims of election fraud, will face incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in the November general election.

Hobbs narrowly defeated Trump-backed Kari Lake in the 2022 gubernatorial race by less than one percentage point, marking a shift back toward Democratic control in a state that had traditionally leaned Republican. Currently, Democrats hold the governor's mansion and both U.S. Senate seats from Arizona, and the state voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

Despite this, Republicans maintain significant influence in Arizona, controlling six of the state's nine congressional districts. The University of Virginia's Sabato Crystal Ball rates the 2026 governor's race as leaning Democratic, but the contest remains competitive.

Biggs's nomination underscores the continuing impact of Trump's endorsement in GOP primaries and highlights the ongoing political contest in Arizona, a key battleground state.

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