President Donald Trump’s endorsed slate dominated Arizona’s Republican primaries on Tuesday, securing decisive victories that cemented his continued influence over the GOP base. The triumphant primary results position conservative candidates for a formidable push to reclaim the state governor’s mansion and defend crucial congressional seats in the upcoming November midterms.
Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs cruised to the Republican gubernatorial nomination, defeating fellow Rep. David Schweikert and other primary challengers by a substantial margin. This landslide victory establishes a high-stakes rematch against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who secured her party’s nomination unopposed after narrowly defeating Kari Lake in 2022.
During campaign rallies, Trump praised Biggs as a dedicated champion of his America First agenda, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the state. Biggs campaigned vigorously on core conservative principles, emphasizing the need for aggressive tax cuts, enhanced border security measures, and the complete restoration of law and order.