Congressman Biggs Announces Bid for Arizona Governorship

By Staff Reporter |

Congressman Andy Biggs has officially declared his intention to run for Arizona governor, as indicated by a statement of intent filed on Tuesday.

The upcoming 2026 gubernatorial race may see Biggs, a vocal critic of the Biden administration and a seasoned lawmaker, face off against Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona’s first Democratic leader in over a decade.

A member of Congress since 2017 and a former chair of the House Freedom Caucus, Biggs is recognized for his staunch fiscal conservatism. His commitment to limiting government spending was evident early in the COVID-19 pandemic when he opposed an $8 billion aid package, arguing that the amount was excessive and unnecessary.

In March 2020, just before the national emergency declaration, Biggs expressed his view that “throwing money” at the pandemic would not solve the underlying issues confronting Americans. His statement underscored the need for prudent fiscal management and unified communication from lawmakers.

Throughout his tenure, Biggs has consistently voted against what he terms “unchecked spending,” including his opposition to the recent proposal to raise the debt ceiling in 2023. He has expressed skepticism about government interventions that may overlook pressing national concerns.

Biggs has also voted against several significant bills, such as the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022, largely due to provisions concerning military draft registration for women. His focus on prioritizing U.S. interests is reflected in his legislative history, as he has consistently opposed funding for Ukraine while advocating for stronger border security measures.

In 2021, amid rising border crisis challenges, Biggs sponsored a resolution to impeach then-Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. He continued this trend with several impeachment resolutions targeting President Biden and former Attorney General Merrick Garland.

With over 900 bills sponsored and nearly 1,300 co-sponsored during his eight years in Congress, Biggs has seen limited success in terms of legislation becoming law. Notably, only one of his bills, which established a veterans’ clinic in Gilbert, succeeded in advancing through Congress.

In the current session, he has introduced more than 80 bills addressing key Republican issues, including immigration reform, healthcare modifications, and federal spending oversight, among other topics. Biggs serves on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on the Judiciary.

Other Republican candidates filing statements of interest for the gubernatorial contest include Christopher Ames, Scott Neely, and George Nicholson, along with Libertarian contender Barry Hess.