Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
Summary
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor and will run against the current Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in the November election. Biggs is known for his strong support of President Donald Trump and leadership in the House Freedom Caucus.Key Facts
- Andy Biggs defeated Rep. David Schweikert in the Republican primary for Arizona governor.
- Biggs is a close ally of President Donald Trump and was chair of the House Freedom Caucus from 2019 to 2022.
- He voted against certifying the 2020 election results in Arizona and other states after the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Schweikert criticized Biggs as unelectable but struggled to raise money and lacked Trump’s endorsement.
- Biggs received support from Trump and a conservative group called Turning Point Action.
- Both parties are also choosing candidates for important state offices like secretary of state and attorney general.
- Democrats plan to campaign against Biggs by calling him an extremist focused more on Trump than Arizona residents.
- The race between Biggs and Hobbs is expected to be very close and important for Arizona’s political future.
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