Rep. Andy Biggs, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, has won the Republican nomination for governor in Arizona, according to CNN’s Decision Desk. Biggs will now face Democratic incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs in the November general election.
Background
Biggs, who was first elected to Congress in 2016, has established a reputation as a hardline conservative. He was a member of the House Freedom Caucus and voted against the certification of the 2020 election, supporting Trump’s efforts to overturn the outcome.
Biggs’ gubernatorial bid was endorsed by President Trump in April, as well as by the late Charlie Kirk and his influential conservative activist organization, Turning Point Action. Despite being seen as an ideologue, Biggs worked to soften his reputation during the primary, touting efforts at bipartisanship in Congress.
Other Arizona Races
In other Arizona races, former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb won the Republican nomination for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, while former NFL kicker Jay Feely won the GOP House primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. State Rep. Alexander Kolodin also won the Republican nomination for secretary of state.
These races are significant, as Arizona hosts multiple toss-up congressional races that could help determine control of the US House. The general election is expected to be highly competitive, with Democrats seeking to retake the majority.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
