Karrin Taylor Robson, a moderate Republican, suspended her race for Arizona governor on February 12. It leaves Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) and Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ-01) in the Republican primary race. The winner will take on Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the general election. Both Robson and Biggs were endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Robson posted a statement on X announcing her withdrawal. “[W]e cannot afford a divisive Republican primary that drains resources and turns into months of intraparty attacks,” she said. “It only weakens our conservative cause and gives the left exactly what they want: a fractured Republican Party heading into November. With so much on the line in 2026, I am not willing to contribute to that outcome.”
Politico reported that several of Trump’s allies — including Tony Fabrizio, Chris LaCivita and Chris Grant — previously left paid roles on her campaign, a signal that her campaign was flailing.
Robson declined to endorse either of the remaining candidates. Biggs is also backed by the powerful Turning Point Action. He posted in response to Robson’s withdrawal on X, “Our campaign is now the only campaign endorsed by President Trump and Charlie Kirk, as well as dozens of state legislators and leaders across Arizona.”
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