Karrin Taylor Robson Suspends Arizona Governor Bid
Robson's exit narrows the GOP primary to Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert and leaves Biggs as the only Trump‑endorsed remaining candidate.
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Associated PressArizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to two
Washington ExaminerTrump-backed Karrin Taylor Robson exits Arizona governor race
Breitbart NewsRepublican Karrin Taylor Robson Ends Campaign for Arizona Governor
NewsmaxTrump Backed Candidate Drops Out of Ariz. Gov Race
Overview
Karrin Taylor Robson announced she will suspend her campaign for Arizona governor, saying she will not contribute to a divisive Republican primary, according to her statement.
Her withdrawal narrows the Republican primary to U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert and reshapes who will challenge Gov. Katie Hobbs in 2026.
Biggs thanked Robson for a "well-run" campaign, Schweikert praised her commitment to Arizona, and Hobbs' campaign said Robson "saw the writing on the wall," according to campaign statements.
An Emerson College poll showed Biggs at 50%, Robson at 17%, Schweikert at 8%, and 25% undecided, and reports say Trump endorsed Robson in December 2024 and also backed Biggs in April 2025.
Arizona's GOP primary is scheduled for July 21, with the general election on Nov. 3, and the Cook Political Report calls the 2026 gubernatorial contest a toss-up.
Analysis
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