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Nov 3, 2026

Arizona — Governor

Gov. Katie Hobbs seeks a second term in a state Trump won in 2024. It is Arizona’s first governor’s race with a lieutenant governor on the ticket.

Katie Hobbs
Katie Hobbs
Democrat · Age 56

Governor since 2023, elected in 2022 with 50.3%. Unopposed in the primary. Running mate: former Mesa Mayor John Giles.

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Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
Republican · Age 67

U.S. representative for Arizona’s 5th district. Beat Rep. David Schweikert in the July 21 primary with 73.6%. Running mate: former state Sen. Sine Kerr.

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Who's ahead? CookLEAN DSabatoLEAN DDDHQLEAN D
Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 3), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Source →
Hobbs
52
Biggs
44

A later Noble Predictive Insights poll (Aug 10–13, 923 likely voters, ±3.2) had Hobbs up 13.

AARP (Fabrizio Ward / Impact Research), July 26–28, 913 likely voters → July 26–28

Where they stand

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BIGGS SAYS
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Their big promises

HOBBS'S TOP 3
Keep cutting costs
Runs on ending the tax on rent, family tax rebates, down-payment help and wiping out medical debt.
State-run border security
Points to her Border Coordination Office, National Guard deployment and Task Force SAFE fentanyl seizures.
Secure the water supply
Build on her groundwater compromise and keep foreign firms from pumping Arizona’s aquifers.
BIGGS'S TOP 3
End the state income tax
Eliminate it entirely and work with local governments to lower property taxes.
Border Strike Force
Revive a state-federal task force on drug and human trafficking, and push local police into the 287(g) program.
“Make Arizona Healthy Again”
End medical mandates, expand vaccine exemptions, and make ivermectin available over the counter.

Sources

  1. Meet Katie · Katie Hobbs campaign website (her site has no separate issues page)
  2. Hobbs campaign press release on her cost-of-living record · Sept 21, 2026
  3. Biggs for Arizona — On the Issues · campaign website, accessed Sept 28, 2026
  4. 2026 United States gubernatorial elections · Wikipedia (Cook, Sabato, DDHQ ratings; candidate backgrounds)
  5. AARP poll: Hobbs vs. Biggs · Axios Phoenix, Aug 6, 2026
  6. Noble Predictive Insights poll, Aug 10–13 · via FOX 10 Phoenix
Positions summarized from the candidates’ campaign websites · September 2026
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