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.”

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.

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.”

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

Per the statement of interest, Biggs declared his interest to seek the Republican Party gubernatorial nomination during the 2026 primaries, which is scheduled to take place on Aug. 4 of that year. Per his biography on the House of Representatives' website, Biggs served in the Arizona State Legislature for 14 years prior to his stint as Congressman.

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.

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Republican Congressman Andy Biggs officially announced that he is running for Governor of Arizona. "I am jumping in formally at the race for Governor in 2026," he said while speaking at an event gathering in Arizona.

By Ja'han Jones Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona announced Saturday that he is running for governor in 2026. Biggs, a Jan. 6 p r oponent and member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus ...

Republican Rep. Andy Biggs is exploring a run for Arizona governor in 2026, setting up a potential battle with Donald Trump’s pick.