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Hobbs Leads Tight Arizona Gubernatorial Race Ahead of 2026 Elections

6/1/2025

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In Arizona's fiercely contested gubernatorial race, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs holds a narrow lead over Republican rivals Karrin Taylor Robson and Andy Biggs, as revealed by a recent poll. With Charlie Kirk backing Biggs, the GOP primary dynamics could change dramatically. Mark your calendars: the primary is on August 4, 2026, and the general election follows on November 3, 2026.

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In Arizona's fiercely contested gubernatorial race, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs holds a narrow lead over Republican rivals Karrin Taylor Robson and Andy Biggs, as revealed by a recent poll. With Charlie Kirk backing Biggs, the GOP primary dynamics could change dramatically. Mark your calendars: the primary is on August 4, 2026, and the general election follows on November 3, 2026.