{"id":1335,"date":"2026-08-24T11:25:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/checkthenews.store\/?p=1335"},"modified":"2026-08-24T11:25:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:25:53","slug":"trump-backed-candidates-steamroll-az-primaries-setting-up-november-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/checkthenews.store\/?p=1335","title":{"rendered":"!Trump-Backed Candidates Steamroll AZ Primaries, Setting Up November Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

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President Donald Trump\u2019s endorsed slate powered through Arizona\u2019s Republican primaries Tuesday, delivering decisive wins that underscored the president\u2019s enduring grip on the GOP.<\/i><\/p>\n

The primary wins also position conservatives for a strong push to reclaim<\/strong><\/p>\n

the governor\u2019s mansion and hold key congressional seats in the November midterms. Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs cruised to the Republican nomination for governor, defeating fellow Rep. David Schweikert and other challengers by a wide margin.<\/p>\n

The victory sets up a high-stakes rematch against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who won her party\u2019s nomination unopposed and narrowly defeated former Trump-backed candidate Kari Lake in 2022. \u201cTwo fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH,\u201d Trump said earlier when backing both Biggs and another contender before Biggs entered the race.<\/p>\n

At a Phoenix rally, Trump added, \u201cI hate to lose him from Congress\u2026 but he\u2019ll be a great governor.\u201d Biggs, a longtime America First conservative and former Freedom Caucus chairman, ran on cutting taxes, securing the border, and restoring law and order.<\/p>\n

His decisive primary triumph reinforces Trump\u2019s perfect record backing statewide Republican primary winners in Arizona.<\/p>\n

In the open 1st Congressional District race vacated by Schweikert, former Arizona Cardinals kicker and sports analyst Jay Feely captured the GOP nomination with Trump\u2019s support.<\/p>\n

Feely, positioned as a true America First conservative, will face Democrat Amish Shah in the general election in the competitive suburban district that includes parts of Scottsdale and northeastern Maricopa County.<\/p>\n

Trump praised Feely and another candidate in a Truth Social post as \u201cTwo Highly Respected America First Patriots\u201d and gave both his \u201cComplete and Total Endorsement,\u201d stating \u201cJAY OR GINA WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!\u201d<\/p>\n

Feely has emphasized fighting for border security, economic growth, and putting Arizona families first.<\/p>\n

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, another Trump favorite, won the Republican<\/strong><\/p>\n

primary in the 5th Congressional District, the deep-red seat Biggs is leaving.<\/p>\n

Trump called Lamb a \u201cMAGA Warrior\u201d and declared, \u201cIt is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior Mark Lamb\u2026 Mark Lamb has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Congressman from Arizona\u2019s 5th Congressional District \u2014 HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!\u201d Lamb, known for his tough-on-crime stance and support for law enforcement, military, and veterans, ran on keeping the border secure, cutting taxes and regulations, and championing American energy dominance.<\/p>\n

In Arizona\u2019s 6th Congressional District, Trump-endorsed incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani advanced unopposed, locking in a strong conservative voice for the competitive seat.<\/p>\n

Trump also backed other Arizona Republicans, including Reps. Eli Crane, Paul Gosar, and Abe Hamadeh, signaling broad party alignment behind candidates who prioritize his agenda of border security, economic strength, and election integrity.<\/p>\n

On the Democratic side, Hobbs sailed to renomination while some progressive challengers tested incumbents in House races. Rep. Greg Stanton held off a far-left challenger in the 4th District, avoiding a major upset and keeping the focus on general election dynamics.<\/p>\n

The primary results show Republican unity behind Trump-aligned candidates who focus on core conservative priorities: securing the southern border in a state at the center of the migrant crisis, reducing government overreach, and delivering results for working families.<\/p>\n

Biggs and the congressional nominees have pledged to work closely with the Trump administration on these fronts. These victories come as Republicans eye gains in the 2026 midterms.<\/p>\n

Arizona remains a key battleground, and a Biggs win would return the governor\u2019s office to GOP hands after Hobbs\u2019 narrow 2022 victory.<\/p>\n

The results serve as an early indicator of party strength in the Sun Belt battleground, with the midterms roughly 100 days away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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