Arizona Republican Governor nominee?
16dDave Schweikert has raised $1,703,578.65 this cycle, but Andy Biggs holds the lead in the latest odds for Arizona Republican Governor nominee.
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Arizona Republican Governor nominee?
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JUL 22, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age64 years old (Mar 3, 1962)
GenderMale
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LocationArizona
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationSaguaro High School (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Notable personal detailsDavid Sheridan Schweikert is a Republican U.S. Representative from Arizona, serving in Congress since 2011 and representing Arizona’s 1st District since 2023. He previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives, chaired the Arizona State Board of Equalization, and served as Maricopa County Treasurer. He has worked as a business owner, realtor, and financial consultant. He earned degrees from Scottsdale Community College and Arizona State University, including an MBA.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Advocates pro-growth tax policy that builds on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, supports lowering/keeping taxes to promote economic growth and competitiveness, and opposes proposals to raise corporate or high-income tax rates. Emphasizes simplifying the tax code, supporting incentives for businesses and innovation, and addressing tax issues for gig workers and small businesses.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has worked to fully repeal and replace it, advocates market-based competition and choices over mandates, and has opposed state Medicaid expansion. He has also supported cuts or structural changes to entitlement programs to address federal spending.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and security measures, including physical barriers, deployment of National Guard resources, and preserving Title 42. Opposes policies perceived as incentivizing illegal entry and has voted for legislation to tighten border controls. Emphasizes prioritizing law enforcement and public safety in immigration policy.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
David Schweikert holds an anti‑abortion position, has supported overturning Roe v. Wade, and has co-sponsored legislation (Life at Conception Act) that would extend legal protections to unborn life beginning at fertilization. He supports the Hyde Amendment restricting federal funding for abortion and has opposed funding for Planned Parenthood; he has also said the issue should be decided by states after Roe was overturned.
Climate & Energy
Supports an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy emphasizing domestic energy production and energy independence while backing technology and infrastructure for lower-carbon energy (e.g., carbon removal research and pumped-storage hydropower). Has sponsored and supported bipartisan bills to expand energy storage and carbon removal technology rather than endorsing aggressive fossil-fuel phaseouts or Green New Deal–style mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment rights and opposes broad new gun-control restrictions while endorsing improvements to the background-check system and measures to keep firearms out of the hands of those who should not have them. Has sponsored legislation to block federal tracking of lawful firearms purchases and promoted concealed-carry laws from his time in the Arizona legislature. Sponsors legislation aimed at law-enforcement tools and less-than-lethal device policy modernization to enhance community protection.
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AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Dave Schweikert is in the news because he is running for Arizona governor in 2026 and has left Congress to do so. He is one of the main Republican contenders, but Andy Biggs is widely described as the frontrunner and has a fundraising and endorsement advantage. The race is being framed as a major test of the Arizona GOP’s direction, with Schweikert emphasizing economic issues and broader appeal.
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Articles
TAThe Arizona Republic12 days ago
Meet the Arizona Republicans running to replace David Schweikert
Neutral
TAThe Arizona Republic3 months ago
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs now predicted to win a second term
Negative
TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution4 months ago
Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
Neutral
TAThe Associated Press4 months ago
Arizona governor’s race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
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Polls
Arizona Republican Governor nominee?
Polling Average
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12.4%
47.2%
20.2%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.2M
$3.2M
$2.1M
$1.1M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.0M
$52.9K
$2.0M
$84.4K
Cycle 2024
$4.2M
$49.8K
$4.2M
$175.7K
Cycle 2026
$1.7M
$62.7K
$1.7M
$112.7K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Endorsements