Andy Biggs Clinches Arizona GOP Nomination for Governor Race

WHO:

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Mark Lamb, who has been dubbed "America’s Sheriff," will face allegations of personal misconduct involving sexting and threats, which he has denied.

[11:01 p.m. ET] - CNN - Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, will advance to a competitive general election in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Mark Lamb, who has been dubbed "America’s Sheriff," is the Republican nominee for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

[11:01 p.m. ET] - CNN - Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, is the Republican nominee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Mark Lamb, a former Pinal County Sheriff, is positioned as the heavy favorite to succeed Biggs in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

[11:01 p.m. ET] - CNN - Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, will advance to a competitive general election in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

CNN - Rep. Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for governor in Arizona.

CNN - Democratic incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs is Biggs' opponent in the general election.

CNN - Trump endorsed Andy Biggs for the gubernatorial bid.

CNN - Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb won the Republican nomination for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

CNN - Jay Feely won the GOP House primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

CNN - State Rep. Alexander Kolodin won the Republican nomination for secretary of state.

WHAT:

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Biggs' campaign emphasized bipartisanship despite his hardline conservative positions on taxes, health care funding, and election reforms.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin's proposed amendment to the state Constitution to require identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Biggs' campaign emphasized bipartisanship despite his hardline conservative positions on taxes, health care funding, and election reforms.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin's proposed amendment to the state Constitution to require identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - JoAnna Mendoza had raised more than $7 million for her campaign by early July, while incumbent Juan Ciscomani had raised close to $6 million.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Biggs' victory is projected to affirm Trump's influence in GOP politics following an uneven run of presidential endorsements this cycle.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Biggs' campaign emphasized bipartisanship despite his hardline conservative positions on taxes, health care funding, and election reforms.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Lamb's campaign was bolstered by his law enforcement background and endorsements from Trump and the Club for Growth, despite facing allegations of personal misconduct.

[11:01 p.m. ET] - CNN - Feely will advance to a competitive general election as Republicans seek to defend the battleground district and a narrow House majority.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin's proposed amendment to the state Constitution to require identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Lamb's campaign was bolstered by endorsements from Trump and the Club for Growth, despite facing allegations of personal misconduct, which he denied.

[11:01 p.m. ET] - CNN - Feely injected more than $300,000 of his own money into the race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Biggs' victory is seen as an affirmation of Trump's influence in GOP politics following an uneven run of presidential endorsements this cycle.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Biggs was a member of the House Freedom Caucus and served a term as chair.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Biggs voted against the certification of the 2020 election.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin faced sanctions from the state bar for his actions around the 2020 election.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin's proposed amendment to the state Constitution to require identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - The general election for Arizona's 6th District is set, with Democrat JoAnna Mendoza taking on incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Mark Lamb's campaign was bolstered by endorsements from Trump and the Club for Growth, despite facing allegations of personal misconduct.

[11:01 p.m. ET] - CNN - Jay Feely, who won the GOP House primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, injected more than $300,000 of his own money into the race.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin's proposed amendment to the state Constitution to require identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - JoAnna Mendoza had raised more than $7 million for her campaign by early July, while incumbent Juan Ciscomani had raised close to $6 million.

CNN - Biggs' victory sets up a general election against Hobbs in November.

CNN - Biggs is a close ally of Trump and has established a reputation as a hardline conservative.

CNN - Lamb's campaign faced allegations of personal misconduct, which he denied.

CNN - Kolodin was involved in lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of the 2020 and 2022 elections in Arizona.

Fox News - Hobbs ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for governor.

WHERE:

CNN - The gubernatorial race is taking place in Arizona.

CNN - Arizona’s 5th Congressional District is located in the East Valley.

CNN - Arizona’s 1st Congressional District includes Scottsdale and parts of Phoenix.

WHEN:

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - The general election for Arizona's 6th District is set for November.

CNN - The general election is scheduled for November.

CNN - Kolodin's proposed amendment to the state Constitution will be decided in a fall ballot measure.

WHY:

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Mendoza has highlighted her support for government assistance programs, affordable housing, and veterans on the campaign trail.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - The general election race for Arizona’s battleground 6th District is now set, with Democrat JoAnna Mendoza positioned to take on incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Lamb acknowledged during a congressional hearing that he had seen “zero evidence” of fraud that could have impacted the outcome of the 2020 election.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Mendoza has highlighted her support for government assistance programs, affordable housing, and veterans on the campaign trail.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Lamb acknowledged during a congressional hearing that he had seen “zero evidence” of fraud that could have impacted the outcome of the 2020 election.

CNN - Biggs' nomination is seen as an affirmation of Trump's influence in GOP politics.

CNN - Kolodin advocates for election reforms, echoing Trump's claims about election fraud.

HOW:

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin was involved in multiple lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of the 2020 and 2022 elections in Arizona, representing “fake electors” in efforts to disqualify mail-in ballots.

[12:29 a.m. ET] - CNN - Kolodin was involved in multiple lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of the 2020 and 2022 elections in Arizona, representing “fake electors” in efforts to disqualify mail-in ballots.

[01:09 a.m. ET] - CNN - Mendoza is a member of the Hell Cats, a group of Democratic female military veterans running for Congress this cycle.

CNN - Biggs secured Trump's endorsement in April and received support from Turning Point Action.

CNN - Lamb's campaign was bolstered by his law enforcement background and endorsements from Trump and the Club for Growth.

CNN - Feely funded his campaign with over $300,000 of his own money.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 14:39 UTC)

Mark Lamb, known as "America’s Sheriff," is facing allegations of personal misconduct related to sexting and threats, which he has denied. In Arizona, former NFL kicker Jay Feely is set to advance to a competitive general election in the 1st Congressional District, while the general election for Arizona's 6th District is scheduled for November. Additionally, Kolodin's proposed amendment requiring identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure, and Mendoza is emphasizing her support for government assistance programs and affordable housing during her campaign.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 13:23 UTC)

Mark Lamb, known as "America’s Sheriff," has secured the Republican nomination for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, while former NFL kicker Jay Feely is the Republican nominee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. In the upcoming general election for Arizona's 6th District, set for November, JoAnna Mendoza has raised over $7 million for her campaign, focusing on government assistance, affordable housing, and veterans, compared to incumbent Juan Ciscomani's nearly $6 million. Additionally, Kolodin's proposed amendment requiring identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure, amidst his involvement in lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of past elections in Arizona.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 11:32 UTC)

Biggs' victory is projected to affirm Trump's influence in GOP politics, following a cycle of mixed presidential endorsements. As the general election race for Arizona’s battleground 6th District takes shape, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza will face off against incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani. Additionally, Kolodin's proposed amendment to the state Constitution requiring identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 09:43 UTC)

Mark Lamb, a former Pinal County Sheriff, is the heavy favorite to succeed Biggs in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, bolstered by endorsements from Trump and the Club for Growth, despite facing allegations of personal misconduct, which he denies. Meanwhile, Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, has advanced to a competitive general election in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District after injecting over $300,000 of his own money into the race. Lamb has also acknowledged during a congressional hearing that he has seen “zero evidence” of fraud that could have impacted the outcome of the 2020 election.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 07:48 UTC)

Biggs' recent victory is being viewed as a strong endorsement of Trump's influence within GOP politics, especially after a mixed bag of presidential endorsements this election cycle. In Arizona's 6th District, the general election will see Democrat JoAnna Mendoza face off against incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, with Mendoza emphasizing her commitment to government assistance programs, affordable housing, and veterans. Additionally, Mendoza is part of the Hell Cats, a group of Democratic female military veterans seeking congressional seats this cycle.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 06:48 UTC)

Mark Lamb's campaign received a significant boost from endorsements by Trump and the Club for Growth, even as he faced allegations of personal misconduct and acknowledged seeing “zero evidence” of fraud affecting the 2020 election outcome. In Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, Jay Feely won the GOP House primary after injecting over $300,000 of his own money into the race, while JoAnna Mendoza raised more than $7 million for her campaign, compared to incumbent Juan Ciscomani's nearly $6 million. Additionally, Kolodin's proposed amendment to require identification to vote will be decided in a fall ballot measure, and he has been involved in lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of past elections in Arizona.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 05:53 UTC)

Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for governor in Arizona, setting up a general election against Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in November, and he has received Trump's endorsement for his gubernatorial bid. In other Republican races, Mark Lamb secured the nomination for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District despite facing allegations of personal misconduct, while Jay Feely won the GOP primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, which includes Scottsdale and parts of Phoenix. Additionally, State Rep. Alexander Kolodin, who has been involved in lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of past elections, won the nomination for secretary of state and will have his proposed amendment to the state Constitution decided in a fall ballot measure.