By Alexander Lomax The Arizona Governor’s Race Narrows to Two (plus Hobbs) Karrin Taylor Robson’s exit in February cleared the Republican gubernatorial field down to Andy Biggs and David Schweikert. Both are sitting members of Congress. Both will face off on July 21. Biggs holds a commanding financial edge. His campaign reports roughly $2.7 million raised for the cycle and … Read More
The July Surprise
A Meteor With a Timestamp There is a political meteor headed for Arizona, and most people don’t know it’s coming. Sometime this July, the federal Bureau of Reclamation is expected to announce its final framework for Colorado River water allocations post-2026. Seven states have spent two years failing to reach an agreement. So the federal government stepped in. Its draft … Read More
Karrin Taylor Robson Exits: When Money Can’t Buy What Grassroots Already Decided
By Alexander Lomax Karrin Taylor Robson is out of the Arizona governor’s race, and frankly, it was inevitable. Her campaign was always a monument to the belief that money could substitute for actual voter enthusiasm. She poured over $2 million of her own wealth into this venture, her second attempt after losing to Kari Lake in 2022, hoping to buy … Read More
How is the Governor’s Race Stacking Up? Recent Fundraising Numbers Provide Insight
By Alexander Lomax Yes, it’s not even 2026 yet. But the 2025 legislative session is over, and much like how drafts and training camps allow us to peer into the future season of our favorite sports teams, there is something that allows us to handicap future political races: fundraising. Fundraising numbers for Q2 are now in…so how do they look? … Read More
The Republican Race for Governor Just Got More Interesting with Trump Endorsement
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has had a metaphorical target on her head from Republicans since nearly the precise minute she assumed the office. A few Republicans have lined up for the privilege of taking her on in the 2026 general election, but the path will not be easily cleared for any candidate in the Republican primary. At the time of … Read More
The Arizona Governor’s Race Officially Got More Interesting: Karrin Taylor-Robson Jumps Into the Mix
Arizona Republicans have been taking shots at current Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs wherever they reasonably could since she got in office. With Republican majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, they have the luxury of passing bills that they assume she will veto, thus putting together a portfolio of initiatives that help make the case about why … Read More
New Data Orbital & AZ Free News Poll: 2026 AZ GOP Gubernatorial Primary
Data Orbital is pleased to announce the results of its latest mixed-mode survey of likely 2026 Republican Primary Election voters in Arizona. The survey was conducted from January 18th to January 20th. Survey results reveal that Congressman Andy Biggs leads the field of prospective candidates with 31.7% compared to 12.4% for Karrin Taylor-Robson and 7.4% for Kimberly Yee. 45.0% were … Read More