Tuesday’s Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary pits Andy Biggs against David Schweikert in a contest over how the party can recover statewide and challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Biggs is running as Trump’s endorsed ally, backed by Turning Point Action, while Schweikert argues Arizona Republicans keep losing when they nominate candidates seen as too extreme.
That tension reflects Arizona’s recent record: no Republican has lost a statewide primary with Trump’s backing, but since 2018 only 1 — former Gov. Doug Ducey — has won a statewide general election.
Biggs has tried to soften his hard-line image after backing Trump’s 2020 election challenge, while Schweikert leans on his 8 wins in a swing House district as proof he can attract independents.
The primary also spills into a broader fight for power in metro Phoenix, where both parties are battling over Schweikert’s competitive House district in the race for a congressional majority.