Katie Hobbs' Chances of Losing to GOP's Andy Biggs in Arizona—New Poll
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs holds a lead over Republican Congressman Andy Biggs in her reelection bid, according to a new poll showing her ahead by about 10 points among likely voters. Hobbs benefits from strong support among independent voters and a plurality approving of her job performance, despite President Donald Trump's strong 2024 showing in the state. Both parties view the race as competitive, with recent trends and demographic shifts potentially influencing the outcome in November.
- ▪A TIPP Insights poll shows Katie Hobbs leading Andy Biggs 48% to 38% among likely voters in Arizona's gubernatorial race.
- ▪Fifty-one percent of independent voters support Hobbs, compared to 27% for Biggs, according to the poll.
- ▪Forty-two percent of voters approve of Hobbs' job performance, while 37% disapprove, and 55% disapprove of President Trump's performance.
- ▪Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the race rating from toss-up to Lean Democrat in March, citing recent electoral trends.
- ▪Trump won Arizona by 5.5 points in 2024, but Democratic candidates have still found success in recent statewide races.
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By Andrew StantonWeekend Staff WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, holds a lead over her leading Republican rival, Representative Andy Biggs, in her reelection race in the critical swing state, according to a new poll.Hobbs, first elected in 2022, is up for reelection in Arizona in November, a state that President Donald Trump won by more than 5 points in the 2024 presidential race, his strongest showing in a swing state.
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