Governor of Arizona
Statewide — all of Arizona
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Sources re-checked October 19, 2026 · How we research
- Incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is seeking a second term. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[1]
- Rep. Andy Biggs won the July 21 Republican primary with about 74% of the vote, ahead of Rep. David Schweikert (about 14%), Scott Neely (about 7%) and Ken Miceli (about 5%).[1][13]
- This is the first Arizona governor's election in which candidates run with a running mate for the new office of lieutenant governor, created by Proposition 131 in 2022.[1]
- The No Labels Party and Green Party also have nominees on the ballot. No Libertarian candidate qualified. The printed Maricopa County sample ballot lists exactly four governor-and-lieutenant-governor tickets.[1][18]
On the ballot · 4 candidates
Issue evidence — side by side
Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.
Protect legal access to abortion
- Katie HobbsSupports[3]
Her official priorities page lists repealing Arizona's 1901 abortion law and expanding access to family planning and abortion services, and says she will use her veto against restrictions.
- Andy Biggs—
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri HourihanIn their own words[21]
“I respect the will of the voters and will not seek to overturn the abortion laws that Arizonans have approved at the ballot box.”
On her campaign site; she adds that she may support changes to current policy through the democratic process
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- Katie Hobbs
- Andy Biggs
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri HourihanIn their own words[22]
“We need effective law enforcement at both the state and federal levels, and our country must have a lawful, functional system for managing immigration.”
On her campaign site, in a post saying she does not support abolishing ICE and that officers who commit crimes should be held accountable
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
- Katie Hobbs—
- Andy Biggs—
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri HourihanIn their own words[19]
“I would increase housing supply by reducing unnecessary permitting delays and regulatory barriers, supporting infrastructure for new housing, and expanding attainable starter homes, rentals, and workforce housing.”
In her AZPM candidate survey response
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
- Katie Hobbs—
- Andy Biggs
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri Hourihan—
Expand public health coverage
- Katie Hobbs—
- Andy Biggs—
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri HourihanIn their own words[19]
“Arizona should consider using state funding to prevent dangerous gaps in care—but it should not simply replace every lost federal dollar.”
In her AZPM candidate survey response on offsetting federal Medicaid cuts; she says she would first audit AHCCCS spending
Faster transition away from fossil fuels
- Katie Hobbs—
- Andy BiggsMixed[12]
Would repeal Gov. Hobbs's executive order prioritizing wind and solar on state land while pursuing reliable, affordable energy sources including nuclear.
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri Hourihan—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
- Katie Hobbs—
- Andy BiggsSupports[12]
Pledges to protect Empowerment Scholarship Accounts so families can choose the educational method that best meets their child's needs.
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri HourihanSupports[20]
Says she supports protecting school choice, including the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, while auditing public, charter, private and ESA-funded programs.
Universal, publicly funded child care
- Katie HobbsSupports[6]
Lists free early childhood education and affordable child care for parents among her education priorities.
- Andy Biggs—
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri HourihanIn their own words[19]
“I support expanding access through a long-term plan that combines existing state and federal resources, employer incentives, public-private partnerships, and support for childcare providers.”
In her AZPM candidate survey response; she adds that this should happen without “simply creating another expensive government program or raising taxes”
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports
- Katie Hobbs—
- Andy Biggs—
- Risa Lombardo—
- Teri HourihanIn their own words[23]
“When the sport is not a co-ed sport, the sport will be only for at birth sexual orientation.”
On the Equality for All page of her campaign site (wording as published)
Research notes & limits
Running mates are listed in each candidate's ballotNote rather than as separate entries. The four-candidate slate and all four running mates (Hobbs/Giles, Biggs/Kerr, Lombardo/Castillo, Hourihan/Harrolle Mohan) match the printed Maricopa County sample ballot for Nov. 3, 2026 (a copy hosted by the City of Scottsdale); Ballotpedia and the Arizona Secretary of State site were blocked. Wikipedia lists Castillo as having failed to qualify at the primary stage, but it also lists her as Lombardo's running mate on the general-election ticket and the printed ballot shows her. A Libertarian candidate (Barry Hess) failed to qualify. Hobbs's and Biggs's issue positions come from official government pages and campaign materials; only positions stated directly there are listed. Federal key votes for Biggs and campaign-finance figures are expected to be added by script. Primary-result percentages come from Wikipedia's results tables (citing state returns).
Sources · 41
Researched 2026-10-19. Green citations are official government records.
- 1.2026 Arizona gubernatorial election · Wikipedia Reference
- 2.The fight for Arizona governor is on: What separates Hobbs and Biggs? · Arizona's Family (azfamily.com) · 2026-09-15 News report
- 3.Health and Reproductive Rights · Office of the Arizona Governor Official record
- 4.Housing and Human Services · Office of the Arizona Governor Official record
- 5.Public Safety, Border Security, and Corrections · Office of the Arizona Governor Official record
- 6.Improving Education · Office of the Arizona Governor Official record
- 7.Governor Hobbs' Key Accomplishments · Office of the Arizona Governor Official record
- 8.Executive Order 2025-15: Cutting Taxes for Hard-Working Arizonans · Office of the Arizona Governor · 2025-11-25 Official record
- 9.Executive Order 2025-09: Protecting Arizonans from Heat Risk in the Workplace · Office of the Arizona Governor · 2025-05-22 Official record
- 10.Executive Order 2025-12: Protecting Arizonans' Healthcare Freedom · Office of the Arizona Governor · 2025-09-11 Official record
- 11.Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban · NBC News · 2024-05-02 News report
- 12.On the Issues · Andy Biggs for Governor Candidate's own words
- 13.Arizona Republicans choose Rep. Andy Biggs to challenge Gov. Hobbs · Arizona's Family (azfamily.com) · 2026-07-21 News report
- 14.Roll Call 102, H.R. 22 (SAVE Act), April 10, 2025 · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
- 15.Roll Call 23, S. 5 (Laken Riley Act), January 22, 2025 · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-01-22 Official record
- 16.Roll Call 190, H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), July 3, 2025 · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
- 17.Roll Call 420, H.R. 5376 (Inflation Reduction Act), August 12, 2022 · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2022-08-12 Official record
- 18.Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Maricopa County) · City of Scottsdale / Maricopa County Elections Official record
- 19.Arizona Governor Election Guide: candidate survey responses · Arizona Public Media (AZPM) News report
- 20.Education & Schools · Teri Ann Hourihan for Governor campaign Candidate's own words
- 21.Abortion policy · Teri Ann Hourihan for Governor campaign Candidate's own words
- 22.Military & First Responders · Teri Ann Hourihan for Governor campaign Candidate's own words
- 23.Equality for All · Teri Ann Hourihan for Governor campaign Candidate's own words
- 24.About · Risa Lombardo for Arizona campaign Candidate's own words
- 25.2026 Arizona gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 26.Katie Hobbs · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 27.Meet Governor Katie Hobbs · Office of the Arizona Governor · 2026-10-21 Official record
- 28.Meet Andy · Andy Biggs for Governor Candidate's own words
- 29.Arizona Republicans choose Rep. Andy Biggs to challenge Gov. Hobbs · Arizona's Family (azfamily.com) · 2026-07-21 News report
- 30.2026 Arizona gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 31.Andy Biggs · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 32.About Andy · Congressman Andy Biggs · 2026-10-21 Official record
- 33.2026 Arizona gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 34.The fight for Arizona governor is on: What separates Hobbs and Biggs? · Arizona's Family (azfamily.com) · 2026-09-15 News report
- 35.Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Maricopa County) · City of Scottsdale / Maricopa County Elections Official record
- 36.'Sham' Green Party candidates tied to GOP machine as they funnel cash to a mystery company · Arizona Mirror · 2026-07-27 News report
- 37.Three candidates now face a criminal probe over public campaign funding fraud allegations · Arizona Mirror · 2026-09-01 News report
- 38.Voter Education Guide: Governor candidate statements · Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission · 2026-10-21 Official record
- 39.2026 Arizona gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 40.Underdog candidate bests well-funded opponent in Arizona's first No Labels gubernatorial primary · KJZZ · 2026-10-21 News report
- 41.Voter Education Guide: Governor candidate statements · Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission · 2026-10-21 Official record