U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, defeating David Schweikert. Biggs, a staunch Trump ally, will now challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a competitive November race, with concerns that his conservative stance might alienate independent voters.
Rep. Andy Biggs, a close ally of Donald Trump and a leading figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, won Arizona's Republican gubernatorial primary. He will now challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a highly anticipated general election, with Democrats expected to focus on Biggs' past actions regarding the 2020 election.
U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are in a contentious Arizona GOP primary for governor, representing opposing strategies to revive the party. Biggs, backed by Trump, favors hard-line tactics, while Schweikert advocates for broader appeal to independents, reflecting a struggle for the party's direction after recent election losses.
