AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona’s state primary
Summary
Arizona Republicans will hold a primary election to choose a candidate to run against Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November. Voters will also decide candidates for U.S. House seats and various state and local offices.Key Facts
- Arizona’s Republican primary will pick a nominee to challenge Governor Katie Hobbs in the general election.
- Katie Hobbs is one of few Democratic governors in states won by President Trump in 2024 facing a competitive race in 2026.
- Four candidates are running for the Republican governor nomination: two congressmen, Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, and two businessmen, Ken Miceli and Scott Neely.
- Andy Biggs has the endorsement of President Trump.
- Former Trump-endorsed candidate Karrin Taylor Robson dropped out in February.
- David Schweikert is not seeking reelection to Congress to run for governor.
- In the race to replace Schweikert’s congressional seat, candidates include Joseph Chaplik, Jay Feely, and John Trobough.
- President Trump endorsed Feely after encouraging him to run in a different district when Feely switched from the 5th to the 1st Congressional District race.
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