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The 2026 GOP Primary is a Must Watch for Republicans

October 6, 2025 5:34 pmOctober 16, 2025 12:28 pm

The Arizona governor’s race is now firmly in the “must watch” category for 2026. Despite once being reliably Republican, the state has become increasingly competitive — Democrats now hold the governor’s office, attorney general, and secretary of state, although Republicans...

Schweikert Shakes Up Arizona Gov Race

October 3, 2025 11:10 amOctober 16, 2025 12:29 pm

After months of speculation, Congressman David Schweikert (R-CD1) has formally entered the 2026 Arizona governor’s race. His decision reshapes the Republican primary, negatively so in the eyes of ardent proponents of Congressman Andy Biggs. Critics were quick to note that...

Rogers, Kupper Respond to Biggs’ Lead in GOP Gov Primary Poll

October 2, 2025 10:01 amOctober 16, 2025 12:29 pm

In the most recent Pulse Decision Science poll of Arizona Republican primary voters, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-CD5) has rocketed past Karrin Taylor Robson 55% to 36%, with 14% still undecided. With David Schweikert included (he has yet to declare his...

Keshel Condems Dem Rhetoric as Fontes Claims Rising Fascism

September 17, 2025 10:03 amSeptember 26, 2025 11:01 am

Despite Arizona’s top Democratic officials, including Governor Hobbs, Tucson Mayor Romero, and AG Mayes, among others, issuing statements condemning political violence in the aftermath of the conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination, some Republicans have argued their words were hollow and...

Gillette Exposes Healthcare Fraud Amid Hobbs’ Cover-Up

September 12, 2025 9:06 amSeptember 21, 2025 9:28 am

Rep. John Gillette says he’s tired of watching Arizona taxpayers get betrayed. Recently, the Republican lawmaker launched his own Substack to publish what he calls “the receipts” on systemic healthcare fraud, Democrat vetoes, and Governor Katie Hobbs’ deliberate cover-ups. “This isn’t a...

Hoffman, Petersen Refer Ortiz for Ethics Review

September 5, 2025 9:14 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:10 am

Senator Jake Hoffman has filed a formal ethics complaint against Senator Analise Ortiz in the aftermath of Ortiz notifying her constituents of an ongoing ICE action in her district on August 5, 2025, a practice that many call “doxxing.” Hoffman...

Bowyer, Others Claim Hobbs’s ‘Promise Tour’ More Like Campaigning

August 21, 2025 2:57 pmAugust 26, 2025 3:38 pm

Earlier this month, Arizona’s Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs spent three days zigzagging across Arizona on what her office branded the “Arizona Promise Tour.” The stops were billed as a chance to connect with everyday Arizonans and highlight her administration’s successes....