Trump-backed firebrand wins Arizona GOP governor primary, setting up high-stakes showdown

Analyzing Trump’s influence on GOP in primary races nationwide President Donald Trump demonstrates an iron grip over the Republican Party’s primary races, securing victories for all his endorsed candidates in the 2026 primary season. Joe Concha notes the GOP is now the ‘MAGA party.’ Former Senator John Cornyn lost his primary to Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton … Read more

Trump ally Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor, AP projects

Rep. Andy Biggs, a close Trump ally who was endorsed by the president, has won the GOP nomination to take on Arizona’s Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, the Associated Press projected.  Biggs defeated a field of competitors, including Rep. David Schweikert, who is exiting Congress. Biggs, who has represented Arizona’s 5th District for five terms, is … Read more

Vulnerable Republican wins GOP primary in Arizona toss-up district Dems aim to flip blue

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., clinched the GOP primary nomination in a battleground district Democrats see as key to retaking the House. Ciscomani, a moderate Republican seeking a third House term, ran unopposed with President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The southeastern Arizona district, which spans Tucson’s suburbs and stretches … Read more

Democrats re-nominate Arizona governor, setting stage for high-stakes November battle

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs cruised to re-nomination in battleground Arizona. That’s because the incumbent governor was unopposed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Hobbs, a former Arizona Secretary of State who narrowly defeated then-GOP nominee Kari Lake four years ago, now heads to the general election in the key … Read more

Justice Department monitoring polling sites in 3 Arizona counties

Justice Department monitoring polling sites in 3 Arizona counties – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it is monitoring polling sites in three Arizona counties as voters cast ballots in the state’s primary elections. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small breaks down the races we’re watching. Source link

What to watch for in Arizona tonight: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar previews the key contests … Read more

Arizona Republicans vote for a candidate to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs, and more races to watch today

Arizona voters will go to the polls Tuesday to choose who will take on Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, and key congressional districts are also holding primaries as the heated battle to control the House continues.  Arizona has traditionally been a heavily Republican state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans. But the state … Read more

Trump’s GOP clout faces Arizona test with House majority, governor’s race at stake

Analyzing Trump’s influence on GOP in primary races nationwide President Donald Trump demonstrates an iron grip over the Republican Party’s primary races, securing victories for all his endorsed candidates in the 2026 primary season. Joe Concha notes the GOP is now the ‘MAGA party.’ Former Senator John Cornyn lost his primary to Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton … Read more