Arizona Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Andy Biggs (R) vs. Katie Hobbs (D) vs. Teri Hourihan (I) vs. Risa Lombardo (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Andy Biggs
Who they are
In their words: “Andy Biggs is an Arizona native fighting to make his home state the gold standard for freedom in America.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Make Arizona Affordable Again
- Make Government Accountable to Arizonans
- Protect Education Freedom
- Protect Health Freedom and Encourage Healthy Living in Arizona
- Rebuild Trust in Arizona’s Elections
What they've done
Who funds them
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Katie Hobbs
Who they are
In their words: “Born and raised in the Grand Canyon State, Katie Hobbs has dedicated her life to listening to her community and helping solve difficult challenges for the people of Arizona. A fearless advocate for Arizona, Katie is ready to bring transparency and accountability to the Governor’s office and deliver real results for all of us.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Teri Hourihan
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Risa Lombardo
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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Make Arizona more competitive with other states and more affordable for Arizonans by eliminating the state income tax and working with local entities to reduce the property tax burden.source
Empower Arizonans by ending medical mandates and ensuring vaccine freedom. Embolden parents to choose the vaccines right for their child by requiring schools to provide information about immunization exemptions.source
Opt into the federal education tax credit. Protect Empowerment Scholarship Accounts so families can choose the educational method that best meets the needs of their child. Increase education funding by leveraging Arizona’s constitutionally-provided assets.source
Rid waste, fraud, and abuse from state government by reviewing each agency and program, and identifying better and more efficient practices. Quickly get to work on inauguration day, rather than soliciting financial contributions into an inauguration fund and celebrating our own political victory.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Katie Hobbs (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated leaning Democratic. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Yavapai County (AZ) official countywide sample ballot, Nov. 3, 2026 general election.