# Trump ally wins Arizona GOP primary for governor, will face Hobbs

A Trump-endorsed candidate won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, defeating rivals in a contentious race. He will now face Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs in the November general election, a contest that could influence national political dynamics. The outcome signals continued Trump influence in key battleground states.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/22/arizona-republican-primary-andy-biggs-katie-hobbs) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:17:10 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/22/us-politics-trump-arizona-primary-andy-biggs-hegseth-mamdani-netanyahu-latest-news-updates) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:36:57 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/22/trump-ally-andy-biggs-wins-republican-nomination-for-arizona-governor?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:18:44 +0000