Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona announced Saturday that he is running for governor in 2026, proclaiming: “It is now time to Make Arizona Great Again.”

Speaking to a crowd at an Arizona Republican Party event, Biggs said, “I am jumping in formally. It is now time to Make Arizona Great Again.”

Republican Congressman Andy Biggs has officially entered the 2026 Arizona governor’s race. Biggs, who signaled his interest in running for governor last week, made the announcement at the Republican Party of Arizona’s annual meeting on Saturday.

Trump, who won Arizona — a “purple” swing state — by more than 5 percentage points in 2024 after losing to former President Joe Biden in 2020, encouraged businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson to jump in the race in 2026 while delivering his victory speech in Phoenix in December.

Andy Biggs announced his interest in running for governor of Arizona in 2026 on Tuesday, but don't expect him to make a decision any time soon.

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs announced Tuesday that he is considering a run for Arizona governor in 2026, setting up a fight with President Donald Trump's pick for the job.

His nominating petition will need to hit a certain threshold of signatures in order for his name to appear on the ballot. Earlier this week, he announced he was going to contemplate the “weighty decision” after filing an official statement of interest with the Secretary of State’s office.

The congressman representing Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District confirmed on social media that he has filed a “Statement of Interest” for the governor’s office.

Ariz., said Tuesday he is considering a 2026 bid to become the next governor a Arizona, according to a post on X.

Rep. Andy Biggs filed a statement of interest on Tuesday to run for Arizona governor in 2026, the first Republican politician in office to do so.

Republican Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs announced his interest Tuesday in running for governor in 2026 as the GOP looks to defeat incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Biggs, an ally of ...

Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs filed a statement of interest to run in the Republican gubernatorial primary in 2026. “Arizona has a bright future but will need strong leadership to reach its full potential,