Arizona Primary Election Results 2026: Trump Celebrates an “Overwhelming Victory”
Posted on 07/23/26 at 14:46
- Why it matters: Arizona is one of the key battleground states in the fight for control of Congress and the governor’s office. In addition, nearly one in four eligible voters is Latino, making this electorate potentially decisive in November.
Arizona Primary Election Results 2026
Arizona primary elections are mobilizing voters to choose the candidates who will compete for the governor’s office and legislative seats in the general election. https://t.co/p3vvqHD26U
— Primer Impacto (@PrimerImpacto) July 21, 2026
According to the first results released after the polls closed, most Republican candidates endorsed by Trump won their respective primaries by comfortable margins.
In Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, former NFL analyst Jay Feely won the Republican nomination with 49.4% of the vote and will face the Democratic nominee, who has yet to be determined, in November.
In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican Representative Eli Crane secured a decisive victory and will compete against Democrat Jonathan Nez in the general election.
Meanwhile, Democratic Representative Yassamin Ansari easily secured her party’s nomination for a second term in the 3rd Congressional District, where she will face write-in Republican candidate Nicholas Glenn.
- Key fact: Several of these races are considered highly competitive and could influence the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- By the numbers: Jay Feely received 49.4% of the vote, while Eli Crane earned more than 51,000 votes in his district.
Governor’s Race Also Takes Shape
Another major development of the day was the decisive victory of Republican Congressman Andy Biggs in Arizona’s gubernatorial primary, according to The Center Square.
With nearly 7% of precincts reporting, Biggs captured approximately 71.5% of the vote, compared to 16% for fellow Congressman David Schweikert.
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Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, who faced no opposition within her party, will now take on Biggs in the November 3 general election.
In addition, in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, Democrat Elizabeth Lee will face Republican Mark Lamb, who is seeking to fill the House seat being vacated by Biggs as he runs for governor.
- What’s next? Arizona’s gubernatorial campaign is expected to become one of the most closely watched races in the country over the coming months.
Donald Trump Celebrates an “Overwhelming Victory” in Arizona and Looks Ahead to November
After the preliminary Arizona primary election results 2026 were released, Trump praised the performance of his endorsed candidates in a post on Truth Social.
“MAGA candidates won everything last night in Arizona—an overwhelming victory!!!” the president wrote.
Trump also recalled his commanding victory in Arizona’s Republican presidential primary ahead of the 2024 election and declared that the state “is becoming a Republican state,” claiming Democrats were “stunned.”
Trump’s remarks come as Arizona continues to hold its status as a critical swing state, where both Republicans and Democrats believe the November elections will play a decisive role in determining control of federal and state offices.
The Importance of the Latino Vote
Young Hispanic voters are energizing turnout in Arizona’s primaries as voters select the official nominees who will compete for key seats in the midterm elections. https://t.co/1J1z9G7N8n
— N+ UNIVISION (@nmasunivision) July 21, 2026
Civic organizations have also emphasized the importance of the Latino vote, which represents nearly one-quarter of Arizona’s eligible electorate and could determine the outcome of several of the state’s most competitive races, according to Univision.
- Who is affected? Arizona voters will head to the polls on November 3 to elect members of Congress, the next governor, and other state officials.
- What’s next? Although several primary races have already been decided, some contests remain subject to the official vote count before results are formally certified.
