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Charlie Kirk's favorite wins Republican primary for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for Arizona governor and will face Katie Hobbs in the general election.

Charlie Kirk's favorite wins Republican primary for Arizona governor
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
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Andy Biggs defeated fellow U.S. Rep. David Schweikert in Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial primary, leading with 73.4% of the vote counted so far. Biggs will face incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the general election.

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Andy Biggs
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Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary winner

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Biggs

Kari Lake
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Republican who ran against Hobbs in the 2022 gubernatorial election

Republican gubernatorial primary candidate defeated by Biggs

ALSO MENTIONED  Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder and public supporter of Biggs; Katie Hobbs, Arizona governor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate

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Andy Biggs Wins Republican Nomination for Arizona Governor

Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor and is set to face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the general election. Center outlets largely present the nomination as an election result and the Hobbs matchup, with some attention to electability and campaign issues. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump’s influence and Republican gains, while one also praises Biggs’s congressional record.

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