Who's In the Race
Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs is seeking reelection in Arizona's governor's race, which culminates in the Nov. 3 general election. Republican Andy Biggs won his party's primary and will face Hobbs as the Republican nominee. Green Party nominee Risa Lombardo also won her party's primary.
In the July 21 primaries, Hobbs ran unopposed. Biggs took 74 percent of the Republican vote in a five-candidate field, collecting 453,819 votes and finishing 60 points ahead of the second-place finisher. Lombardo received 275 votes in the Green Party primary.
Endorsements
Katie Hobbs (D)
- President: Barack Obama
- U.S. representatives: Greg Stanton (current), Yassamin Ansari (current)
- Individuals: Cindy McCain, Eric Holder
- Organizations: EMILYs List, Giffords, Everytown for Gun Safety, Human Rights Campaign, End Citizens United, Natural Resources Defense Council, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona, Arizona Stonewall Democrats, Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Communications Workers of America District 7, Humane World Action Fund, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Arizona State Council, Jewish Democratic Council of America, Reproductive Freedom for All
Andy Biggs (R)
- President: Donald Trump
- U.S. representatives: Lauren Boebert, Eli Crane, Paul Gosar, Tom Emmer (all current); Matt Gaetz and Debbie Lesko (former)
- Statewide officials: Doug Ducey
- State legislators: Jake Hoffman, Rachel Keshel
- Individuals: Charlie Kirk
- Organizations: Arizona Freedom Caucus, Freedom Caucus Fund, Republicans for National Renewal
No endorsements for Green Party nominee Risa Lombardo have been reported.
Race Outlook: Ratings and Polling
Three race-rating services rate the contest Lean Democratic. Sabato's Crystal Ball and the consensus rating were both updated Oct. 23. Cook Political Report updated its rating Oct. 15.
A polling average from Legis1, built from 72 polls with the latest dated Oct. 20, has Hobbs at 50 percent and Biggs at 41 percent, a lead of nine points.
No rater has moved the race to Likely Democratic. Polling averages can shift in the final weeks of a campaign.
Previous Elections
Arizona voted for Republican Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, 52 percent to 47 percent over Democrat Kamala Harris.
The last governor's race, in 2022, went to Hobbs over Republican Kari Lake by 17,117 votes, less than one point.
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