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.”

AZ GOPers booed Trump-endorsed gubernatorial hopeful Karrin Taylor Robson at annual state meeting, cheering rival Andy Biggs

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

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.

Why right-wing Congressman Andy Biggs' bid for governor could be a gift to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in 2026

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

Karrin Taylor Robson smackdown is likely the best news that Arizona Democrats and Gov. Katie Hobbs have heard all year.

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.

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.

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.