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Hobbs Leads Biggs in Arizona Poll Ahead of Primaries

2/19/2026

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Hobbs Leads Polling

A recent Arizona poll shows Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs ahead of Republican Representative Andy Biggs 50% to 41%.
Biggs is endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and will face Representative David Schweikert in a July primary.
Karrin Taylor Robson has suspended her campaign.
Hobbs narrowly won the 2022 governorship and is expected to win the Democratic nomination.
The primary is July 21, with the general election on November 3.

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Robson Suspends Campaign

Karrin Taylor Robson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, suspended her campaign, signaling a shift in the GOP primary.
Robson had early support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
She faced Representative Andy Biggs, who aligns with the MAGA base.
Her exit reflects a broader trend away from moderate Republicanism in Arizona, where recent elections have favored Democratic candidates.
Robson warned that a divisive primary could weaken the party's general-election chances.

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Hobbs Leads Polling

A recent Arizona poll shows Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs ahead of Republican Representative Andy Biggs 50% to 41%.
Biggs is endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and will face Representative David Schweikert in a July primary.
Karrin Taylor Robson has suspended her campaign.
Hobbs narrowly won the 2022 governorship and is expected to win the Democratic nomination.
The primary is July 21, with the general election on November 3.

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