Democrats re-nominate Arizona governor, setting stage for high-stakes November battle

Rep.Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., is running for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in battleground Arizona.(om Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Hobbs, who has assembled a formidable campaign war chest, spent roughly $7 million during the primary to run ads, even though she faced no competition.

“We are running the race we need to win, and it is going to take a lot to get there.We know it’s going to be a close race,” Hobbs told reporters on Monday.“I’m proud of the support I’ve garnered and, you know, I’m not raising campaign money to haul it away.I’m raising it to spend.”

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The governor’s ads, aimed partially at independent and Republican voters, showcased what she said were Arizona’s economic wins during her tenure, and her bipartisan efforts working across the aisle with theGOP-controlledlegislature.

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Arizona Gov.Katie Hobbs signs a bill repealing the state’s near total abortion ban that dates to 1864 during a news conference at the Governor’s Office on May 2, 2024.(Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), said in a statement that “Arizona is always an incredibly competitive battleground and the DGA is all-in to make sure Gov.Hobbs wins so she can continue putting Arizona first.” 

The Libertarian Party, the Green Party, and No Labels are also running candidates on the general election ballot in the race for Arizona governor.

� Olivia Palombo contributed to this story