Trump Backs Biggs in Arizona Governor Race

Former president says he'll hate to lose Biggs' conservative vote in Congress, but he'll make a 'great governor'.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:56am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A dynamic, abstract painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and brushstrokes in red, white, and blue, conceptually representing the high-stakes and divisive nature of a political campaign.Trump's endorsement of Biggs could shake up the Arizona governor's race, a key battleground in the 2026 midterm elections.Phoenix Today

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for longtime U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs during a stop in Phoenix, saying he hated to lose Biggs' conservative vote in Congress but that he would "be a great governor" instead.

Why it matters

Trump's endorsement of Biggs, a staunch conservative, could give him a boost in the Arizona governor's race against Democrat Katie Hobbs. The race is seen as a key battleground in the 2026 midterm elections.

The details

Trump spoke to a friendly crowd in Phoenix, where he praised Biggs and said he would hate to lose his vote in Congress but that he would be better suited as Arizona's next governor.

  • Trump made the comments during a stop in Phoenix on April 18, 2026.

The players

Andy Biggs

A longtime U.S. Representative from Arizona who is running for governor.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who is endorsing Biggs in the Arizona governor's race.

Katie Hobbs

The Democratic candidate running against Biggs for Arizona governor.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“I hate to lose Andy's vote in Congress, but he's going to be a great governor.”

— Donald Trump, Former President

What’s next

The Arizona governor's race is expected to be a closely watched and hard-fought contest in the 2026 midterm elections.

The takeaway

Trump's endorsement of Biggs could give the Republican candidate a boost in the Arizona governor's race, which is seen as a key battleground in the upcoming midterms.