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Andy Biggs Announces Bid to Become Arizona's First Republican Governor Since 1970s
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona announced Saturday that he is running for governor in 2026, bringing his far-right views to a bid for the state's top office.
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona announced Saturday that he is running for governor in 2026, marking a bid by a Jan. 6 proponent and member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus to succeed Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. The announcement was made as Hobbs faces a re-election challenge in 2024.
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