GOP's Andy Biggs' Chances of Defeating Katie Hobbs in Arizona Governor Race
Summary
Governor Katie Hobbs is leading in polls against Representative Andy Biggs in the race for Arizona governor. Biggs won the Republican primary with about 70% of the vote, but Hobbs, the Democratic incumbent, is favored to win in the November 2026 election.Key Facts
- Andy Biggs won the 2026 Republican primary for Arizona governor with roughly 70% of the vote.
- Katie Hobbs, the current Democratic governor, holds a lead in recent polls over Biggs.
- In one poll, Hobbs led 41% to 37%, with more voters unsure about Biggs.
- Hobbs is popular among moderate voters, with 48% supporting her versus 20% for Biggs.
- Independent voters in Arizona are the largest voter group and are unpredictable in their choices.
- President Trump won Arizona by more than 5 points in the 2024 presidential election.
- Experts say Biggs may need to soften his strong conservative image to win over independents.
- Political analysts classify the Arizona governor’s race as leaning Democratic but still competitive.
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