Key 2026 Race Candidates Kick Off Fundraising Efforts

As the 2026 elections draw nearer, candidates are ramping up their fundraising efforts. Arizona’s political landscape is shaping up, with Governor Katie Hobbs leading in campaign finance.

During the first quarter of the year, Hobbs amassed $1.17 million in donations and spent approximately $421,000. She currently holds over $4.16 million following her successful 2022 campaign.

Congressman Andy Biggs, who officially entered the race in January, reports fundraising efforts totaling $181,000, with expenses around $43,000. Notably, he has an additional $50,000 surplus from a past campaign committee from 2014.

Republican Karrin Taylor Robson, another contender, announced her candidacy in February and has raised about $860,000. After spending $106,000, her remaining campaign funds are less than $755,000. Robson is also writing off a previous $16.9 million loan from her earlier gubernatorial campaign.

Robson benefits from a recent $50,000 expenditure on her behalf from the Building a Better Arizona political action committee, which is chaired by former Senate President Karen Fann.

The competition for attorney general is also intensifying. Incumbent Democrat Kris Mayes raised more than $358,000 this year, bringing her total to over $690,000. Her expenditures remain below $100,000.

On the Republican side, Rodney Glassman reported earning over $600,000 against just $64,000 in expenses, with a personal loan of $1 million boosting his campaign. He claims approximately $1.88 million on hand. Senate President Warren Petersen follows, having raised $116,000 with only $7,200 in expenses, totaling $307,000 left from previous campaigns.

The race for secretary of state also shows significant fundraising activity. Incumbent Adrian Fontes garnered over $77,000 this quarter, leaving him with around $85,000 after expenses. His opponent, state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, reported minimal funding, with just $1,772 collected.

Lastly, state schools chief Tom Horne added nearly $32,800 to his previous balance, giving him approximately $165,000. Meanwhile, only one announced state treasurer candidate, Republican Elijah Norton, has yet to file a campaign finance report.