Andy Biggs projected winner in Arizona governor primary, will face Katie Hobbs

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs won Arizona’s Republican nomination for governor Tuesday, setting up a November contest against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

The Associated Press called the race for Biggs on Tuesday evening almost immediately after the polls closed.

At the time, Biggs had 70.4% of the vote, compared with 17.2% for U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, with 43% of the estimated vote counted.

Hobbs, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, is seeking a second term. The general election will take place Nov. 3.

Donald Trump’s endorsement gave Andy Biggs a ‘golden ticket’

Biggs entered the primary as the clear favorite, aided by President Donald Trump’s endorsement and a significant lead in public polling.

Stan Barnes of Copper State Consulting Group said Hobbs would likely prefer to face Biggs rather than Schweikert in the general election.

“Everyone knows that Gov. Hobbs would rather run against Andy Biggs than David Schweikert,” Barnes told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s AZ Political Podcast last week. “Schweikert’s whole pitch was, ‘I can win a general election. Andy can’t.’ But he didn’t have the money to sell it and it doesn’t really ring for true believers who vote in the Republican primary.”

The presidential support was a “golden ticket” for Biggs, Barnes added.

Trump initially endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson before also endorsing Biggs. Taylor Robson dropped out of the race in February, leaving Biggs as the clear front-runner.

Andy Biggs maintained a commanding polling lead

Biggs held a substantial lead throughout the closing months of the primary campaign.

A Noble Predictive Insights poll released July 7 showed Biggs with 60% support among likely Republican primary voters, compared with 10% for Schweikert. Twenty-six percent remained undecided, while the other candidates on the ballot — Scott Neely and Ken Miceli — each received 2% or less.

The survey, conducted from June 29 through July 1, showed Biggs’ support had increased from 40% in February to 48% in May and 60% in early July.

Biggs also received an enthusiastic reception when he appeared at a Turning Point rally headlined by Trump in April.

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs was greeted by cheers and applause when he showed up to Dream City Church for Turning Point Action’s event. pic.twitter.com/AwIZowWVUx

— KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 17, 2026

During his speech, Trump reiterated his support for Biggs, saying the congressman would be missed in Washington but would make a great governor.

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