GOP candidates pitch themselves as the person to beat Arizona’s Democratic governor
The two congressmen argued their records and Trump backing make them the stronger general-election challenger as Republicans weigh affordability and health-care issues.
- On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. David Schweikert and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs faced off in their only GOP gubernatorial debate, both pitching themselves as the strongest candidate to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.
- Election integrity took center stage as both candidates questioned mail-in ballot verification systems, with Biggs advocating for faster vote counts to address concerns about potential fraud.
- Biggs proposed eliminating the state income tax, which funds one-third of the $18 billion budget, while Schweikert described Arizona's affordability rankings as "pretty miserable," arguing consumer prices require realistic solutions.
- Turning Point USA's backing of Biggs drew fire from Schweikert, who claimed the frontrunner's electoral record puts the party's future at risk, while businessman Scott Neely warned that Biggs would lose.
- With early voting starting June 24, voters will head to the polls for the July 21 primary to determine the GOP nominee who will face Hobbs in the general election.
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The two Republican congressmen running for Arizona governor are pitching themselves as the only candidate with broad enough voter appeal to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs amid the state’s affordability...
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GOP candidates pitch themselves the person to beat Arizona's Democratic governor
The two Republican congressmen running for Arizona governor are pitching themselves as the only candidate with broad enough voter appeal to unseat Democratic Gov.
Arizona Governor Republican debate 2026
Watch the full 2026 Arizona Republican Primary Debate for Governor, featuring candidates Andy Biggs, David Schweikert, Scott Neely, and Ken Miceli. With the July 21 primary fast approaching, the candidates face off on the state's biggest issues: the border, inflation, water security, and the future of Arizona's economy.
PHOENIX- Republican Party candidates for Arizona's governor position debate their ideas and proposals. Candidates Andy Biggs, David Schweikert, Ken Miceli and Scott Neely participate in the June 17th event at 6 p.m. This is a series of debates organized by the Arizona Media Association, the Citizen Clean Elections Commission, Riester and Sneaky Big Studios. Biggs and Schweikert are federal congressmen, representing Arizona's 5th and 1st district…
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