Summary
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is facing a close race against Republican challengers in the 2026 midterm elections, according to recent polling. The polls show Hobbs slightly leading over her Republican opponents, with the most competition coming from Andy Biggs. The state remains a key battleground with both parties aiming for victory.
Key Facts
- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is a Democrat running for reelection in 2026.
- Recent polls show Hobbs has a small lead over Republican challengers Andy Biggs, Karrin Taylor Robson, and David Schweikert.
- The Emerson College poll shows Hobbs leading by one to five percentage points over each candidate.
- The surveys have a margin of error of around 3.2 to 3.3 percentage points.
- Arizona is considered a swing state and has been competitive for both parties in recent elections.
- President Donald Trump endorsed both Biggs and Robson for the governor race.
- Hobbs won her last election in 2022 by a narrow margin against Kari Lake.
- The 2026 Arizona governor race is expected to be closely watched and costly for both parties.
