Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) won the Republican primary against Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) and will compete against incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Arizona scheduled for November. With 39% of the votes counted as of Tuesday evening, Biggs secured 69.6% of the votes, while Schweikert received 17.2%. Other candidates, Scott Neely and Ken Miceli, garnered 7% and 5.4% of the votes, respectively, according to the Associated Press.
Biggs's victory is seen as a win for former President Donald Trump's endorsement and the Make America Great Again agenda in Arizona. Additionally, it reflects the influence of Turning Point USA, which endorsed Biggs's campaign following the endorsement from its late founder Charlie Kirk in May 2025.
Throughout the primary, Biggs maintained a significant lead in polling over Schweikert, who positioned himself as a centrist candidate. The two candidates debated their visions for the future of the Republican Party in a state that currently has a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators.
Biggs, known for his conservative positions as the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, emphasized his commitment to changing the current leadership in Arizona. He stated on social media that Arizona is ready for change and aims to address issues such as job creation and tax reduction, while also prioritizing election integrity.
The general election in November is anticipated to be competitive, as Arizona has shown mixed voting patterns in recent elections, having voted for Trump in 2024 by a margin of 5.5 points after supporting Joe Biden in 2020.