PHOENIX — President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidates scored a clean sweep in Arizona’s Republican primaries on July 21, reinforcing his influence over the state GOP and setting up high-stakes November matchups for governor and several congressional seats.
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for governor in a landslide, defeating fellow Rep. David Schweikert and two other challengers. Certified results showed Biggs with about 74 percent of the vote to Schweikert’s 14 percent. The victory puts Biggs in a rematch against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who ran unopposed in her primary. Hobbs narrowly beat Trump-backed Kari Lake in 2022; Republicans now see the office as a prime pickup after Trump carried Arizona in 2024.
Biggs, a former House Freedom Caucus chairman, campaigned on tax cuts, border security, and law-and-order issues. Trump had previously praised both Biggs and another contender before Biggs entered the race, later saying at a Phoenix rally that he hated to lose Biggs from Congress but that “he’ll be a great governor.” Biggs has already turned toward the general election, arguing Hobbs has failed to deliver for working families.
In the open 1st Congressional District, vacated by Schweikert, former Arizona Cardinals kicker and sports analyst Jay Feely captured the GOP nomination with Trump’s backing. Feely will face Democrat Amish Shah in a competitive suburban seat covering parts of Scottsdale and northeastern Maricopa County. Trump called Feely and another candidate “Two Highly Respected America First Patriots” and said “JAY OR GINA WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.” Feely has focused on border security, economic growth, and Arizona families.
Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb won the Republican primary in the 5th District, the deep-red seat Biggs is leaving. Trump labeled him a “MAGA Warrior” and gave him his “Complete and Total Endorsement.” Lamb, known for a tough-on-crime record and support for law enforcement and veterans, ran on border security, lower taxes and regulations, and American energy. He defeated Daniel Keenan with roughly 59 percent of the vote.
Incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani advanced unopposed in the 6th District, locking in the GOP nominee in another competitive seat. Trump also endorsed Reps. Eli Crane, Paul Gosar, and Abe Hamadeh, underscoring alignment behind candidates emphasizing border security, economic strength, and election integrity.
On the Democratic side, Hobbs sailed to renomination. In the 4th District, Rep. Greg Stanton held off a progressive challenger, keeping the focus on the general election.
The results highlighted Republican unity around Trump-aligned priorities in a state at the center of the southern border debate. Biggs and the House nominees have pledged to work with the Trump administration on immigration, taxes, and energy. Arizona remains a Sun Belt battleground. A Biggs win would return the governor’s office to Republicans. The general election is Nov. 3, with early voting beginning in early October.
