Candidates endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, led by Representative Andy Biggs, scored major victories in Arizona’s Republican primary elections, strengthening Trump’s influence over the party as it prepares for the 2026 midterm elections.
Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for governor, defeating fellow Congressman David Schweikert. Biggs will now face incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in what is expected to be one of the country’s most closely watched gubernatorial contests.
The primary also produced victories for several other Trump backed Republicans in congressional and statewide races, reinforcing the former president’s continued dominance within Arizona’s Republican Party. Analysts said the results demonstrate that Trump’s endorsements remain a powerful force among GOP voters despite internal party divisions.
On the Democratic side, several incumbents successfully defended challenges from progressive rivals, setting up competitive general election contests in a state that has emerged as a key political battleground in recent election cycles.
Arizona is expected to play a pivotal role in determining control of Congress and several statewide offices in November. Political observers say the results underscore the state’s status as one of the most competitive electoral battlegrounds in the United States, with both parties expected to invest heavily in the campaigns ahead.
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