President Donald Trump’s endorsed slate swept through Arizona’s Republican primaries on Tuesday, delivering decisive victories that reaffirmed his firm hold on the state’s GOP and set the stage for a series of competitive general election contests in November.
The results also give conservatives a clear path to recapture the governor’s mansion and defend or flip key congressional seats in the midterm elections.
Biggs Earns Governor Nomination
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, endorsed by Trump, won the Republican nomination for governor by a wide margin, outpacing fellow Rep. David Schweikert and other challengers.
Biggs will now face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who ran unopposed for her party’s nomination. Hobbs narrowly defeated former Trump-backed candidate Kari Lake in 2022, and the rematch is expected to draw national attention.
Earlier, when Trump was backing both Biggs and another contender before Biggs entered the race, he wrote, “Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH.”
At a rally in Phoenix, Trump added, “I hate to lose him from Congress… but he’ll be a great governor.”
A longtime America First conservative and former chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Biggs campaigned on cutting taxes, securing the border, and restoring law and order. His win extends Trump’s perfect record of backing statewide Republican primary winners in Arizona.
Feely Wins Open 1st District Seat
In the open 1st Congressional District, vacated by Schweikert, former Arizona Cardinals kicker and sports analyst Jay Feely captured the Republican nomination with Trump’s backing.
Positioning himself as a true America First conservative, Feely will face Democrat Amish Shah in November. The district is a competitive suburban seat that includes parts of Scottsdale and northeastern Maricopa County.
In a Truth Social post, Trump called Feely and another candidate “Two Highly Respected America First Patriots,” giving both his “Complete and Total Endorsement” and declaring, “JAY OR GINA WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Feely has focused his campaign on border security, economic growth, and putting Arizona families first.
Lamb Claims 5th District Primary
Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, another Trump favorite, won the Republican primary in the 5th Congressional District, a deep-red seat that Biggs is vacating.
Trump hailed Lamb as a “MAGA Warrior,” writing, “It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior Mark Lamb… Mark Lamb has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Congressman from Arizona’s 5th Congressional District — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Known for his tough-on-crime record and support for law enforcement, the military, and veterans, Lamb ran on securing the border, cutting taxes and regulations, and championing American energy dominance.
Other Congressional Results
In the 6th Congressional District, Trump-endorsed incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani advanced unopposed, securing a strong conservative voice for a seat expected to be competitive in November.
Trump also backed Reps. Eli Crane, Paul Gosar, and Abe Hamadeh, signaling broad alignment within the party behind candidates who prioritize his agenda of border security, economic strength, and election integrity.
On the Democratic side, Hobbs easily secured renomination, while some progressive challengers tested House incumbents. Rep. Greg Stanton fended off a far-left challenger in the 4th District, averting a major upset and keeping the focus on the general election.
A Unified Message Heading Into the Midterms
The primary results reflect a unified Republican Party behind Trump-aligned candidates who are campaigning on core conservative priorities: securing the southern border in a state at the center of the migrant crisis, reducing government overreach, and delivering results for working families.
Biggs and the congressional nominees have pledged to work closely with the Trump administration on these issues.
Republicans are eyeing gains in the 2026 midterms, and Arizona remains a key battleground. A Biggs victory would return the governor’s office to GOP control after Hobbs’ narrow win in 2022.
With the midterms roughly 100 days away, the results offer an early read on party strength in the Sun Belt battleground.
