Split among Mormon women could matter in Arizona governor's race
Summary
Two candidates from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are competing in Arizona’s governor race: Republican Andy Biggs and Democrat Katie Hobbs, who chose John Giles, a church member and independent, as her running mate. Mormon women voters in Arizona are divided on whom to support, with some backing Hobbs and others Biggs, making this group influential in a close election.Key Facts
- Andy Biggs is the Republican candidate and an ally of President Donald Trump.
- Katie Hobbs is the current governor running for re-election with John Giles, a Mormon and former Republican now independent, as her running mate.
- About 442,000 Latter-day Saints live in Arizona, making up roughly 6% of the state's population.
- Some Mormon women support Hobbs due to Giles’ role and Biggs’ past stance against certifying the 2020 election results.
- Other Mormon women favor Biggs for his positions on parental rights and transgender issues.
- Arizona is a closely contested state; Hobbs won by around 17,000 votes in 2022.
- A group named Mormon Women for Ethical Government says principles and behavior matter more than party loyalty.
- Abortion may be less of a deciding issue this year after Arizona approved protections for abortion access in 2024.
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