Overview

• Karrin Taylor Robson, a Republican businesswoman, has launched her campaign for Arizona governor in the 2026 election, highlighting support from President Donald Trump.
• Robson's campaign focuses on border security, economic development, and reversing policies of Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, whom she criticized for making Arizona less safe and affordable.
• This marks Robson's second bid for governor after losing the 2022 GOP primary to Kari Lake, who narrowly lost to Hobbs in the general election that year.
• Robson faces competition in the Republican primary from Congressman Andy Biggs, who has also garnered support from prominent Trump-aligned figures.
• Arizona's gubernatorial race is expected to be highly competitive, with Republicans viewing the state as a prime opportunity following Trump's 2024 victory there by over 5 percentage points.