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Cook upgrades AZ, OH governor races; Hobbs outruns Biggs

7/11/2026

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The Cook Political Report upgraded Arizona’s governor race to a Democratic lean and Ohio’s to a toss-up, the two states with reduced Republican leads.
Governor Katie Hobbs has raised over $6 million and holds six times more cash on hand than nominee Rep. Andy Biggs, who is backed by President Donald Trump.
Former health director Amy Acton leads or ties with biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in recent Ohio polls despite Ramaswamy’s multimillion-dollar ad campaign.

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The Cook Political Report upgraded Arizona’s governor race to a Democratic lean and Ohio’s to a toss-up, the two states with reduced Republican leads.
Governor Katie Hobbs has raised over $6 million and holds six times more cash on hand than nominee Rep. Andy Biggs, who is backed by President Donald Trump.
Former health director Amy Acton leads or ties with biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in recent Ohio polls despite Ramaswamy’s multimillion-dollar ad campaign.