Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter
Summary
Arizona voters are holding primary elections to pick party candidates for governor, congressional seats, and other state offices. The results are important because they could affect who controls the U.S. House of Representatives and whether Republicans can win the governor’s office in a key battleground state.Key Facts
- Arizona’s primary elections take place on Tuesday, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
- Registered Democrats and Republicans can only vote in their party’s primary; independents can choose either party’s primary to vote in.
- About 4.3 million people are registered to vote in Arizona, including around 1.5 million Republicans, 1.2 million Democrats, and 1.5 million independents or unaffiliated voters.
- Voters are selecting nominees for governor, U.S. Congress, state secretary, attorney general, treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, and all seats in the state legislature.
- The key race is the Republican primary for governor, where Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are the main contenders to challenge Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November.
- Andy Biggs is closely aligned with President Trump and supports his agenda, while Schweikert presents himself as a more moderate conservative.
- The 1st Congressional District seat is open because Schweikert is running for governor; Republicans and Democrats are competing to win this important and competitive district.
- President Trump has endorsed Andy Biggs in the governor’s race and Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, in the congressional race.
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