Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs calls Republican primary ‘a race to the bottom’

PHOENIX – When asked about her potential opponent in the 2026 election, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called the Republican primary “a race to the bottom.”

“I don’t see a difference between any of them. This primary right now is kind of a race to the bottom,” the Democrat told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos on Thursday.

Three high-profile Republican candidates have entered the race to face Hobbs as she seeks a second term: U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert and 2022 GOP primary runner-up Karrin Taylor Robson.

“All three of the Republicans are focused on cheerleading Trump’s tariffs, the Medicaid cuts and all the other cuts in the Washington budget. And I’m going to spend the next eight months while they’re fighting it out focused on Arizonans.”

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs lays out priorities

Hobbs said her priorities include lowering costs, securing the border, protecting water and creating jobs.

“I will happily put that record against whoever comes out the primary,” she said.

Arizona’s 2026 primary election is set for Aug. 4, and the general election will be held Nov. 3.

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