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How Trump-Backed Candidates Performed In Arizona's Primaries

Biggs won the Republican gubernatorial primary and is set to face Katie Hobbs in the general election.

How Trump-Backed Candidates Performed In Arizona's Primaries
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Jul 22, 2026
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Arizona Republicans nominated Trump-backed Andy Biggs for governor, while Jay Feely, Mark Lamb and Juan Ciscomani also won or advanced in their primaries. The results set up competitive general-election contests, including races that could affect control of the House.

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Andy Biggs
R · AZ-5

Republican nominee for governor after defeating David Schweikert in the primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsements and reaction to the Arizona primary results are discussed

Former president mentioned in connection with Trump's 2020 election loss

Kari Lake
R · AZ

Former Republican gubernatorial nominee cited as an example of Trump's endorsement record

Jay Feely
R · AZ

Republican House candidate who advanced in the primary to replace Schweikert

Representative defeated by Biggs in the Republican gubernatorial primary

Representative who won the Republican nomination for his district

Mark Lamb
R · AZ

Republican House candidate who won the primary for the seat Biggs is vacating

ALSO MENTIONED  Doug Ducey, Former Arizona governor cited in a comparison of statewide general-election results; Katie Hobbs, Arizona governor and expected general-election opponent of Biggs

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Andy Biggs Wins Arizona Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor and is set to face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the general election. Left-leaning outlets frame the result as strengthening election denial within the Republican Party. Center outlets report the nomination and upcoming race, with some emphasizing Biggs’s election-related record and possible effects on Republicans’ November prospects. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump-backed Republican primary wins and the coming matchup with Hobbs.

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