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Arizona GOP Names Gov Candidates; Trump Backs Biggs; Ex-Sheriff Sued

7/22/2026

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On July 21, 2026, Arizona Republicans named Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert as governor nominees to challenge Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Rep. Andy Biggs received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump and support from Turning Point Action.
Former Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb, cleared of wrongdoing after sexual-misconduct allegations he called “slander and lies,” now faces Daniel Keenan.

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Story summary

On July 21, 2026, Arizona Republicans named Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert as governor nominees to challenge Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Rep. Andy Biggs received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump and support from Turning Point Action.
Former Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb, cleared of wrongdoing after sexual-misconduct allegations he called “slander and lies,” now faces Daniel Keenan.