Andy Biggs Declares Victory in Arizona Republican Gubernatorial Primary

When Arizona voters headed to the polls on Tuesday night, few expected the primary to turn into the kind of fireworks that followed. By the early hours of July 22, 2026, Rep. Andy Biggs was already crowing that he’d captured the Republican ticket for governor with a staggering margin.

According to the Arizona Secretary of State’s preliminary count, Biggs scooped up about 71.8% of the vote, while fellow congressman David Schweikert lagged far behind at roughly 15.5%. The numbers, though still unofficial, left little doubt that the Freedom Caucus‑aligned lawmaker had secured the nomination in what analysts are calling a “blow‑out.”

The race, which pitted two sitting U.S. Representatives against each other, was anything but ordinary. Biggs rode a wave of support from former President Donald Trump, whose endorsement echoed through rallies and social‑media posts alike. “This is a win for the people of Arizona and for America,” Biggs said in a brief victory statement, adding that the campaign would stay focused on border security, tax relief and a continued partnership with the former president.

On the other side of the aisle, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, who is gearing up for a re‑election showdown with Biggs, didn’t mince words. She accused the Republican hopeful of refusing to acknowledge the 2020 presidential election results and of perpetuating the same kind of denial that, in her view, threatened Arizona’s democratic foundations. “Arizona deserves a governor who respects the rule of law, not someone who tries to rewrite history,” Hobbs said in a press conference.

While the preliminary figures are compelling, officials remind us that they’re not final. The Secretary of State’s office will still certify the results, and a small number of ballots remain to be counted. Still, if the numbers hold, Biggs is poised to become the next face of the Arizona GOP, setting the stage for a bitter general‑election battle against Hobbs later this year.