Arizona voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday to select candidates for key state and federal offices. The results of these races will determine the matchups for the November general election in a state where Republicans hold a slight voter registration advantage over Democrats and independents.
In the gubernatorial race, Republican primary voters chose between U.S. Representatives Andy Biggs and David Schweikert to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. Rep. Biggs ran with endorsements from Donald Trump and Turning Point Action, while Rep. Schweikert sought the nomination after previously representing a highly competitive congressional district. Governor Hobbs, who won her seat in 2022 by a narrow margin, did not face a primary challenge.
For the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats and Republicans selected nominees for the 1st Congressional District, a seat vacated by Schweikert. The Democratic primary featured a contest between physician Amish Shah and former journalist Marlene Galán-Woods. On the Republican side, former NFL player Jay Feely, endorsed by Trump, faced former state legislator Joseph Chaplik. In the 6th Congressional District, incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and Democrat JoAnna Mendoza both advanced unopposed to the general election.
In the race for Secretary of State, Republican voters chose between State Representative Alexander Kolodin and Arizona GOP Chairwoman Gina Swoboda. The winner will face incumbent Democrat Adrian Fontes in November. The contest highlights ongoing debates regarding election administration and the certification of previous election cycles in the state.