Rep. Andy Biggs will win the Republican nomination for governor in Arizona, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, setting up a November clash with Democratic incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs in the battleground state.
The win for Biggs, a close ally of President Donald Trump who secured his coveted support, is an affirmation of the president’s grip on GOP politics following an uneven run of presidential endorsements this cycle.
Trump’s picks scored further wins down the ballot on Tuesday, including in the race to replace Biggs in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District where the president’s backing helped a controversy-laden candidate capture the Republican nomination.
In addition to a high-stakes gubernatorial race, Arizona hosts multiple toss-up congressional races that could help determine control of the US House.
First elected to Congress in 2016, Biggs established a reputation as a hardline conservative. He was a member of the House Freedom Caucus, serving a term as chair, and he voted against the certification of the 2020 election, embracing Trump’s false claims and efforts to overturn the outcome.
