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Arizona 2026: Hobbs Runs, Schweikert Leaves, Trump Backs Feely

7/21/2026

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Arizona voters will vote on July 21, 2026, for congressional and governor races.
Rep. David Schweikert is leaving House to run for governor, opening the 1st district seat.
U.S. President Donald Trump backs Jay Feely for the 1st district nomination.
Democrats nominated Marlene Galan-Woods, a journalist backed by Sen. Mark Kelly.
Governor Katie Hobbs seeks re-election while Cook Political Report rates race Democratic, noting Rep. Andy Biggs as an election denier.

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Story summary

Arizona voters will vote on July 21, 2026, for congressional and governor races.
Rep. David Schweikert is leaving House to run for governor, opening the 1st district seat.
U.S. President Donald Trump backs Jay Feely for the 1st district nomination.
Democrats nominated Marlene Galan-Woods, a journalist backed by Sen. Mark Kelly.
Governor Katie Hobbs seeks re-election while Cook Political Report rates race Democratic, noting Rep. Andy Biggs as an election denier.