Andy Biggs, a former chair of the House Freedom Caucus and endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Arizona GOP nomination for governor on Tuesday, July 22, 2026. With just under 50% of votes counted, Biggs had secured more than 70% of the vote, outpacing his nearest competitor by over 50%, according to the Associated Press.

Biggs' victory confirms President Trump's continued influence over Republican primaries, as he has backed all winning candidates in the 2026 primary season. This win sets up a high-stakes general election contest against incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, who is seeking re-election in the southwestern battleground state.

Other GOP primary candidates included David Schweikert, who received 17% of the vote, concrete pumping contractor Scott Neely with 7%, and business owner Ken Miceli with 5.4%. Schweikert chose to run for governor in 2026 instead of seeking re-election to his previous position.

Biggs has been active in conservative circles, including speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix in April 2026.

The primary results underscore Trump's kingmaker status within the Republican Party, with analysts noting the GOP's alignment with the "MAGA party" ethos. This trend was also evident in Texas, where Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton defeated former Senator John Cornyn in the primary.

The general election between Biggs and Hobbs is expected to be closely watched as a key contest in the 2026 midterms.

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