Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) introduced on Tuesday that he has filed an announcement of curiosity for an Arizona gubernatorial bid forward of the 2026 election.
“Arizona has a bright future but will need strong leadership to reach its full potential. I have been honored to serve Arizona at the state and federal levels and will bring my experience home to my native state to help it fulfill its tremendous capacity,” Biggs stated in an announcement posted on X.
“I have a firm understanding of what the state needs to thrive,” he continued. “I look forward to conversing with my fellow Arizonans as I consider this weighty decision.”
Biggs, a member of the Home Freedom Caucus who has represented Arizona’s fifth Congressional District since 2017, is likely one of the first main names to formally file an announcement of curiosity within the race.
Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson, who ran for the job in 2022 and misplaced to Kari Lake, is one other title who may enter the race once more. President Trump endorsed Taylor Robson whereas in Phoenix final month even supposing she hadn’t introduced a bid on the time.
Taylor Robson, nonetheless, did little to shake off the hypothesis from Trump’s remarks, writing in a submit on X: “President @realDonaldTrump is a president for all Americans. I am beyond honored to have his support. Thank you Mr. President for everything you do for our country and for the great State of Arizona.”
Republicans see Arizona as a possible pickup alternative after Lake misplaced to Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) within the 2022 basic election.
Hobbs is up for reelection subsequent yr, and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) is reportedly contemplating a run himself.
Trump beat former Vice President Harris within the state by 5.5 factors in November.
