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Trump-Backed Andy Biggs Battles Fiscal David Schweikert in Arizona Primary

7/20/2026

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The Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday pits Andy Biggs, a Freedom Caucus leader backed by President Donald Trump, against David Schweikert, a budget-focused representative.
Biggs voted against early COVID-19 stimulus and maintains a direct line to President Donald Trump, while Schweikert stresses fiscal conservatism and avoids public Trump appearances.
Retirees back Biggs for his Trump alignment, but voters such as Jeff Clark, a local voter, say Trump-linked candidates cannot win.

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The Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday pits Andy Biggs, a Freedom Caucus leader backed by President Donald Trump, against David Schweikert, a budget-focused representative.
Biggs voted against early COVID-19 stimulus and maintains a direct line to President Donald Trump, while Schweikert stresses fiscal conservatism and avoids public Trump appearances.
Retirees back Biggs for his Trump alignment, but voters such as Jeff Clark, a local voter, say Trump-linked candidates cannot win.