2026 Arizona gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Arizona gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Arizona. Incumbent Democratic governor Katie Hobbs is eligible to seek re-election to a second term, but has not yet stated whether she will do so.
Following the passage of proposition 131 in the 2022 elections, this will be the first gubernatorial election in Arizona in which candidates will be required to nominate a running mate for the newly-established position of Lieutenant Governor.[1]
This will be one of five Democratic-held governorships up for election in 2026 in a state that Donald Trump won in the 2024 presidential election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Katie Hobbs, incumbent governor (2023–present)[2]
Declined
[edit]- Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State (2023–present) (running for re-election)[3]
- Kris Mayes, Arizona Attorney General (2023–present) (running for re-election)[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 5th congressional district (2017–present)[5]
Filed paperwork
[edit]- Christopher Ames[6]
- Christian Grey[7]
- Scott Neely, concrete pumping contractor and candidate for governor in 2022[8]
- George Nicholson[8]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Jason Beck, mayor of Peoria (2022–present)[9]
- Tom Hatten, gym chain founder[10]
- Karrin Taylor Robson, former member of the Arizona Board of Regents (2017–2021) and candidate for governor in 2022[10]
- Kimberly Yee, Arizona State Treasurer (2019–present) and candidate for governor in 2022[9][11]
Potential
[edit]- Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA[12]
Declined
[edit]- Juan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 6th congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[13]
- Jake Hoffman, state senator from the 15th district (2023–present) and 2020 fake elector for Donald Trump[14] (endorsed Biggs)[8]
- Kari Lake, former KSAZ-TV news anchor, nominee for governor in 2022, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024[15]
Endorsements
[edit]Andy Biggs
- State legislators
- Jake Hoffman, state senator from the 15th district (2023–present)[8]
- Austin Smith, former state representative from the 29th district (2023–present)[8]
Karrin Taylor Robson (undeclared)
- Federal officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[16]
Polling
[edit]Hypothetical polling
- Andy Biggs vs. Karrin Taylor-Robson vs. Kimberly Yee
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Andy Biggs |
Karrin Taylor-Robson |
Kimberly Yee |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NicoPAC[17] | January 24–26, 2025 | 512 (RV) | ± 4.33% | 59% | 9% | 11% | 3%[b] | 19% |
| Data Orbital[18][A] | January 18–20, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.47% | 32% | 12% | 7% | 4%[c] | 45% |
- Andy Biggs vs. Karrin Taylor-Robson
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Andy Biggs |
Karrin Taylor-Robson |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NicoPAC[17] | January 24–26, 2025 | 512 (RV) | ± 4.33% | 71% | 14% | 15% |
- Andy Biggs vs. Kimberly Yee
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Andy Biggs |
Kimberly Yee |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NicoPAC[17] | January 24–26, 2025 | 512 (RV) | ± 4.33% | 67% | 19% | 14% |
- Karrin Taylor-Robson vs. Kimberly Yee
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Karrin Taylor-Robson |
Kimberly Yee |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NicoPAC[17] | January 24–26, 2025 | 512 (RV) | ± 4.33% | 15% | 41% | 43% |
Libertarian primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Green primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 270toWin[22] | Tossup | January 5, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report[23] | Tossup | January 23, 2025 |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]Partisan clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by AZ Free News
References
[edit]- ^ Barchenger, Stacey (September 21, 2023). "Arizona will elect its first lieutenant governor in 2026. What to know about the role". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Barchenger, Stacey (February 2, 2024). "Why Arizonans can't see Gov. Katie Hobbs' fundraising numbers, but can see others". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
"I'm actively raising funds for reelection," Hobbs said.
- ^ Wingett Sanchez, Yvonne; Marley, Patrick (December 17, 2024). "Top Arizona election official accuses predecessors of ignoring proof-of-citizenship problem". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
Fontes told The Post this week that he is running for reelection and is no longer considering challenging Hobbs in the Democratic primary for governor.
- ^ Gilger, Lauren (November 20, 2024). "How the field is shaping up for the 2026 Arizona governor race". KJZZ. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
There's also been talk from the Democratic side of Attorney General Kris Mayes challenging [Katie Hobbs]...She says as of right now she's planning on running for reelection.
- ^ Schutsky, Wayne (January 27, 2025). "Congressman Andy Biggs officially enters 2026 Arizona governor's race". KJZZ-TV. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ /https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/68/0/StatementsOfInterest/ames-christopher-23250-26814.pdf
- ^ https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/68/0/StatementsOfInterest/grey-christian-23302-26877.pdf
- ^ a b c d e Gersony, Laura (January 21, 2024). "US Rep. Andy Biggs signals he is considering run for Arizona governor in 2026". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Barchenger, Stacey (January 2, 2024). "Who's running in 2026? 5 Arizona Republicans with big political aspirations". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (November 20, 2024). "Morning Digest: In stunning turnaround, Democrat takes lead in North Carolina Supreme Court race". The Downballot. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Fischer, Howard (December 23, 2024). "Trump endorsement of Robson draws flak, praise from GOP". The Daily Independent. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- ^ Nir, David (December 2, 2024). "Morning Digest: The Downballot's early guide to the top races for governor this cycle". The Downballot. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ Solender, Andrew (December 12, 2024). "GOP Rep. Ciscomani passes on run for Arizona governor". Axios. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) will run for reelection to Congress rather than mount a bid for governor in 2026, his campaign spokesperson told Axios.
- ^ Roberts, Laurie (November 19, 2024). "Republican goal for 2026 election: Kari Lake types need not apply | Opinion". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
A smattering of prominent and not-so-prominent Republicans are being mentioned as possibilities for making a run at Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in 2026...some are floating Sen. Jake Hoffman as a possibility.
- ^ Gersony, Laura (December 27, 2024). "'I don't want to run again': Kari Lake shrugs off political future at Turning Point event". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Arcand, Cameron (December 22, 2024). "Trump endorses Robson in 2026 Arizona gubernatorial race". The Center Square. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Andy Biggs Leads Field in RV Arizona Primary Poll from NicoPAC". NicoPAC. January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Holloway, Matthew (January 24, 2025). "Exclusive AZ Free News Poll: Biggs Ahead In 2026 Republican Primary For Governor - AZ FREE NEWS". azfreenews.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/68/0/StatementsOfInterest/hess-barry-23021-26552.pdf
- ^ https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/68/0/StatementsOfInterest/castillo-lisa-23279-26849.pdf
- ^ "SeeTheMoney". seethemoney.az.gov.
- ^ "2025-26 Gubernatorial Elections Map". 270toWin. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.