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
Does the Arizona GOP Have a Full-On Civil War on its Hands?
By Ronald Sampson Arizona isn’t a stranger to bitter GOP primaries; after all, in a right-leaning state, the winner of the primary is usually the winner of the general election. Real power is on the line, and whenever that’s the case things can get ugly and nasty. This year seems to be taking the cake however, it’s coming at an … Read More
Lake Leads the Field for the AZ Republican Gubernatorial Nomination
Data Orbital is pleased to announce the results of its latest statewide, mixed mode survey of likely Republican primary election voters. The survey was conducted from July 18th to July 20th. The survey tested all Republican candidates whose names will appear on the ballot for Governor in the upcoming August 2nd Republican primary. With mail-in ballots already being returned, Kari Lake shows … Read More
Guest Editorial: Dems are trying to help out Kari Lake, and Completely Forgot the Lessons of 2016
By Alexander Lomax I really wish I didn’t feel the need to talk about how the Arizona Democrats seem to be doing everything in their power to fail. The thought of GOP majorities and Kari Lake as Governor is not exactly a fun thought. I had hoped that after the Pima County Democratic Party’s abject failure to engage anyone near … Read More
The Breakdown – A Knife Fight for the 9th Floor: Arizona Governor
This Battle Royale has everything: drag queens, donations to Obama, prosciutto, skipped debates… As you almost certainly know by now, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has been term limited and cannot run for another term. As such we will be electing a new Governor, allowing Ducey time to figure out a way to become Vice President regardless of who is elected … Read More