Arizona Governor Election 2026
Katie Hobbs (D) is running. Rating: Lean D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Hobbs (incumbent) | Democratic | Governor since 2023 |
| Andy Biggs | Republican | U.S. Representative |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Katie Hobbs | Andy Biggs |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | HighGround | 51% | 34% |
| October 6, 2026 | Arizona State Univ. | 47% | 34% |
| October 5, 2026 | GQR (D) | 49% | 45% |
| September 9, 2026 | Equis | 49% | 43% |
| September 4, 2026 | BSP Research | 47% | 34% |
| August 19, 2026 | NextGen P (R) | 39% | 38% |
| August 18, 2026 | HighGround | 49% | 34% |
| August 17, 2026 | Quantus (R) | 49% | 43% |
| August 16, 2026 | Kreate (R) | 45% | 40% |
| August 13, 2026 | Stealth Analytics | 43% | 38% |
| August 13, 2026 | Noble Predictive | 48% | 35% |
| August 11, 2026 | GrayHouse (R) | 49% | 45% |
Average of the 3 most recent polls: Katie Hobbs 49%, Andy Biggs 37.7%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Where the candidates stand
Katie Hobbs (D)
- Signed the repeal of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban. (2024-05) source
- Her energy task force recommended utility-scale wind and solar. (2026-04) source
- Wants to cap Arizona's universal voucher (ESA) program by household income; vetoed opting into federal tax-credit scholarships. (2026-04-14) source
- Expanded KidsCare and opposed federal Medicaid cuts. (2025-07-02) source
- Calls herself a proud union member and opposes an anti-union ballot measure. (2026-07) source
- Signed a 2026 budget with a $1.4 billion middle-class tax cut and no tax on tips or overtime, while opposing new business tax breaks. (2026-06) source
- Vetoed bills expanding concealed carry on campuses and limiting firearm tracking. (2026-10) source
- Created a state border operation and funded troopers for immigration enforcement, but vetoed bills requiring cooperation with ICE. (2025-05-03) source
Andy Biggs (R)
- Sponsored a nationwide abortion ban in Congress. (2026-10) source
- Sponsored interstate concealed carry and voted against expanding background checks. (2021) source
- Would complete the border wall and supports mass deportations. (2026-10) source
- Voted against a path to legal status for Dreamers. (2021) source
- Would expand Arizona's universal voucher program. (2026-06-19) source
- Voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act and against extending its subsidies. (2025) source
- Would eventually eliminate the state income tax. (2026-10) source
- Voted against restoring federal workers' bargaining rights. (2025) source
- Voted against the 2022 clean energy investments and to end clean energy tax credits. (2025) source
- Voted against federal protections for same-sex marriage. (2022) source
- Sponsored a bill to bar transgender students from girls' sports. (2026-10) source
Sources
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 Gubernatorial Race Overview (Brownstein, Sept. 23, 2026)
- Latest governor polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report governor ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Amid Ad Uproar, Ohio Governor’s Race Moves From Toss Up to Lean Democrat (Cook Political Report, Oct. 23, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.