Trump-backed Rep. Andy Biggs wins GOP primary for Arizona governor

NBC News projects that Biggs defeated fellow Rep. David Schweikert to move on to the general election against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican primary in Arizona’s race for governor, NBC News projects, setting up a battleground state matchup this fall with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

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Biggs, a former chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, emerged from a primary field that included fellow Rep. David Schweikert and businessmen Scott Neely and Ken Miceli.

Biggs, who has represented a district outside Phoenix for five terms and held a consistent lead in the polls leading up to the primary, continually leaned into Trump’s backing in his campaign and highlighted his support for border security and lowering taxes.