Katie Hobbs

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has chosen John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, as her running mate for the state's lieutenant governor election. This selection establishes a bipartisan ticket that aims to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in a challenging electoral environment. The move was noted as an overture intended to win support from voters who have expanded their registration advantage over Democrats since 2022.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected John Giles as her running mate for the lieutenant governor race in a bipartisan move aimed at attracting conservative independents. Giles, who was mayor of Mesa and changed his party affiliation to independent, previously backed Democrats and spoke favorably of Kamala Harris. The selection sets up Hobbs in a tough reelection campaign where she must win support from Republicans and conservative independents.

Republican candidates are backing Proposition 318, an anti-trans ballot measure that would expand existing prohibitions on trans girls joining sports teams to private youth recreational organizations. The proposal also threatens to require schools and athletic associations to restrict access to 'private spaces' like bathrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex. Critics argue this will lead to intrusive enforcement policies.

Arizona's Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is set to select a Republican as her running mate. The announcement comes amid primary Election Day activities in Phoenix last month.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is declining to debate Republican candidate Andy Biggs, opting instead for in-person engagement with constituents through her Arizona First Tour. Biggs' campaign criticizes the refusal, arguing voters deserve a traditional debate format, while Hobbs' team emphasizes direct outreach over staged debates.

A survey in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada found that 80% of voters consider protecting abortion access important, but concerns about Medicaid cuts and taxes are ranked higher. The study suggests abortion may not be the primary mobilizing issue for voters despite its significance in candidate selection.

The Democratic Governors Association pledged $10 million to support Gov. Katie Hobbs' reelection campaign in Arizona, citing the race as the nation's closest. The Republican Governors Association has not committed funds to Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee, despite his primary victory. Hobbs spent $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to Biggs' $770,000 in spending.

Arizona gubernatorial candidates Gov. Katie Hobbs and Rep. Andy Biggs are selecting lieutenant governors for the first time under a 2022 constitutional amendment. Both are positioning their choices to appeal to voters associated with the late Sen. John McCain, with Hobbs reportedly considering McCain’s son Jimmy McCain and former mayor John Giles, who declined. Biggs shifted his messaging to highlight McCain-related legislation after securing the Republican primary.

Governor Katie Hobbs faced criticism for a spending approach prioritizing paid media and consultants over grassroots efforts. A GOP critic highlighted this as part of a larger issue with resource allocation strategies.

Arizona doctors and progressive groups warn that Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs has a history of opposing healthcare and abortion access. The article highlights Biggs' support for abortion restrictions and federal legislation to ban the procedure, contrasting with Gov. Katie Hobbs' efforts to preserve abortion rights. Doctors urge voters to reject Biggs, fearing his election could lead to further attacks on reproductive care.

Andy Biggs, a MAGA Republican endorsed by Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk, won the Arizona GOP primary with 73% of the vote and will challenge Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November. Biggs faces difficulties in a state with a nine-point Republican voter registration advantage but also a significant independent voter population. Hobbs, who won a narrow 2022 gubernatorial race, must navigate a tough reelection effort despite raising over $9.5 million.

Trump-endorsed candidates won key Republican primary races in Arizona, including Andy Biggs for governor and Jay Feely in the 1st Congressional District. Democrats avoided a far-left upset in the 4th District as Rep. Greg Stanton secured his nomination.

Trump-endorsed candidates dominated key Republican contests in Arizona primaries, including Andy Biggs for governor and Jay Feely in the 1st Congressional District. Democrats avoided a potential left-wing upset in the 4th District as Rep. Greg Stanton held his lead.

Arizona voters set competitive races as Republicans aim to regain executive control in November. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs faces Republican Rep. Andy Biggs in the gubernatorial matchup. Democrats currently hold Arizona's attorney general and secretary of state positions.

U.S. Representative Andy Biggs has secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. He will challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs in the election.

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, defeating David Schweikert with a decisive lead. The race was called by the Associated Press shortly after results began, and Biggs plans to challenge Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in November. Schweikert criticized Biggs for ties to Turning Point USA but failed to prevent his primary loss.

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up a race against Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs. The primary results set the stage for a fall campaign in a key battleground state.

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up a race against Katie Hobbs. Republicans selected nominees in key congressional and statewide contests as both parties prepare for a high-stakes midterm battle in Arizona.

Rep. Andy Biggs, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary with over 70% of the vote, defeating David Schweikert, Scott Neely, and Ken Miceli. He will face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the general election. The primary was marked by contentious campaign tactics, including accusations against Biggs of associations with extremist groups.

Andy Biggs won the Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary with over 70% of the vote, defeating David Schweikert and other candidates. He will face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the general election. The primary included accusations from Schweikert linking Biggs to white supremacist and antisemitic groups.

Republican Rep. Andy Biggs, backed by President Trump, will challenge Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in the gubernatorial race this fall after defeating primary rival Rep. David Schweikert. Biggs secured the nomination in a state that Trump won in 2024 and 2016, while Hobbs ran uncontested in the Democratic primary.

Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs has won the GOP nomination for Arizona governor, according to AP projections. He will face Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in the November election.

Rep. Andy Biggs won the GOP primary for Arizona governor, positioning himself to face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November. His victory over Rep. David Schweikert sets up a competitive race in a state that has become a tossup, with Hobbs amassing a significant campaign war chest and criticizing Biggs for past stances, including his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election.

Katie Hobbs was re-nominated as Arizona governor with no opposition in the Democratic primary. She will face the Republican primary winner, which includes Rep. Andy Biggs supported by Donald Trump and Turning Point USA, in a closely anticipated November election. Hobbs spent $7 million on ads during the primary despite no competition.

Katie Hobbs secured the Democratic nomination for Arizona governor unopposed and will face the Republican primary winner, which includes candidates like Andy Biggs and David Schweikert. Hobbs is using her campaign funds to target independent and Republican voters, highlighting her economic achievements and bipartisan efforts.

Arizona voters are selecting the Republican nominee between Biggs and Schweikert. Incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs is unopposed for the Democratic nomination and narrowly defeated Trump-backed GOP nominee Kari Lake in 2022.

Arizona voters are selecting nominees for November’s congressional races, with two open House seats at stake. Republican Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are competing in a GOP primary to challenge Gov. Katie Hobbs, while Schweikert’s seat in the 1st Congressional District is highlighted as a key race.

Arizona Republicans are selecting nominees for governor and other key offices, with candidates Andy Biggs and David Schweikert representing different GOP factions. The primary is part of the GOP's effort to regain power in a historically competitive state.

Arizona Republicans are selecting nominees for governor and other key offices, with U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert competing in a primary race to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. The candidates differ in their approaches to aligning with President Donald Trump, with Biggs backed by Trump and Turning Point Action, while Schweikert emphasizes pro-business conservatism. The primary also determines nominees for secretary of state and attorney general, critical roles in a state pivotal to Trump's 2020 election efforts.

Arizona Republicans are selecting nominees to challenge Democrats in key offices, with U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert competing for the governor's race. Biggs, backed by Donald Trump and Turning Point Action, contrasts with Schweikert's pro-business approach. Both parties face contested primaries for the 1st Congressional District and other election-influencing roles.

The G.O.P. is selecting a nominee to challenge Arizona’s Democratic incumbent governor, Katie Hobbs, while a Republican congressional race faces disruption due to allegations of sexual impropriety.

President Donald Trump's influence in the GOP is tested in Arizona's primary elections, with key races for governor and congressional districts at stake. Trump endorses Rep. Andy Biggs for governor and Jay Feely in a swing district, while other candidates include David Schweikert, Marlene Galán-Woods, and Mark Lamb. The outcomes could impact the House majority and governor's office control.

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, both Arizona Republicans, are competing in a primary for governor, representing contrasting approaches to reviving the GOP. Biggs, aligned with Trump and the conservative Freedom Caucus, faces Schweikert, who advocates for a moderate strategy to attract independents. The race highlights the party's struggle to balance hard-line tactics with broader appeal in a state with a growing independent voter base.

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, both Republicans from Arizona, are competing in a primary for governor, representing contrasting approaches to reviving the GOP. Biggs, aligned with Donald Trump and the Freedom Caucus, faces Schweikert, who advocates for a more moderate strategy to appeal to independents. The race highlights tensions within the Arizona Republican Party over balancing hardline conservatism with broader electoral viability.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs raised $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, outpacing GOP opponents in fundraising while spending $7.4 million on campaign infrastructure and advertising. GOP candidates Andy Biggs and David Schweikert reported significantly lower fundraising and cash reserves, with Biggs having $1.2 million and Schweikert only $42,494 on hand ahead of the primary.

An independent oversight program, COMIT, created after a 2018 rape at Hacienda Healthcare in Phoenix, is being defunded despite being made permanent in 2023. The program, operated by Disability Rights Arizona, provides oversight for group homes caring for people with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Arizona lawmakers and officials have agreed to cut its $1.2 million annual budget as part of broader fiscal decisions.

Risa Lombardo, a gubernatorial candidate for the Arizona Green Party, is accused of being a 'sham' candidate backed by Republicans. She spent 78% of her public campaign funds on Bootstrap Campaigns, a Nevada company created 13 days before her first payment, raising concerns about violations of Arizona's public campaign finance rules. Lombardo, a former Republican Precinct Committeewoman, has ties to MAGA activism and supported far-right candidates like Kari Lake.

A federal judge blocked Arizona’s elections rule prohibiting clothing deemed 'intimidating' or 'harassing' at polling places, citing vagueness in enforcement standards. The ruling, issued two weeks before the July 21 primary election, favored the Pima County Republican Party and The Oversight Project, who argued the rule violated free speech. The provision, part of Arizona’s Elections Procedures Manual, was drafted by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and approved by Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs issued an executive order prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic government information to bet on prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Arizona for regulating Kalshi, a prediction market company, after a federal court ruled Arizona's laws were preempted by federal law. Attorney General Kris Mayes had previously pursued charges against Kalshi for operating unlicensed wagering activities.

Gov. Katie Hobbs is criticizing her Republican opponents, U.S. Congressmen Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, for supporting a nationwide abortion ban. Both candidates have co-sponsored legislation to grant personhood at conception, which could outlaw abortions. Hobbs has taken actions to protect abortion access in Arizona, including executive orders and vetoing restrictive bills.