Democrats re-nominate Arizona governor, setting stage for high-stakes November battle

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs cruised to re-nomination successful battleground Arizona.

That's because nan incumbent politician was unopposed successful Tuesday's Democratic primary.

Hobbs, a erstwhile Arizona Secretary of State who narrowly defeated then-GOP nominee Kari Lake 4 years ago, now heads to nan wide predetermination successful nan cardinal southwestern battleground state.

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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, is moving for re-election successful 2026. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

The politician will look disconnected against nan victor of nan Republican gubernatorial primary.

Rep. Andy Biggs, a erstwhile House Freedom Caucus chair, is backed by President Donald Trump and by nan governmental helping of nan blimpish powerhouse Turning Point USA. Also connected nan GOP ballot are longtime Republican Rep. David Schweikert, actual pumping contractor Scott Neely, who's making his 2nd consecutive tally for governor, and business proprietor Ken Miceli.

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Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., is moving for nan GOP gubernatorial information successful battleground Arizona. (om Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Hobbs, who has assembled a formidable run warfare chest, spent astir $7 cardinal during nan superior to tally ads, moreover though she faced nary competition.

"We are moving nan title we request to win, and it is going to return a batch to get there. We cognize it's going to beryllium a adjacent race," Hobbs told reporters connected Monday. "I'm proud of nan support I've garnered and, you know, I'm not raising run money to haul it away. I'm raising it to spend."

The governor's ads, aimed partially astatine independent and Republican voters, showcased what she said were Arizona's economical wins during her tenure, and her bipartisan efforts moving crossed nan aisle pinch nan GOP-controlled legislature.

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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs a measure repealing nan state's adjacent full abortion prohibition that dates to 1864 during a news convention astatine nan Governor's Office connected May 2, 2024. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)

The Libertarian Party, nan Green Party, and No Labels are besides moving candidates connected nan wide predetermination ballot successful nan title for Arizona governor.

Fox News' Olivia Palombo contributed to this story