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Midterms 2026 · Governor

Arizona governor's race: Katie Hobbs vs Andy Biggs

How the candidates in the Arizona governor race are arguing their case, read the same way for each of them. Updated every 15 minutes until election day, 3 November 2026.

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Katie Hobbs

Democrat · incumbent

Absolutes0.6
Threat & fear0.3
Vague promise0.3

Hostility this week 3.3 / 10, 2.8 above their usual 0.5.

Audience impact, 30 days: +1.3 leans reassuring

20 Oct 2026 · AZ Luminaria

Arizona has always been willing to do our part to protect the Colorado River, but we will not accept a forced federal plan that solves this crisis on the backs of our families, farmers, and businesses.
AbsolutesThreat & fearVague promise

Audience impact 0 neutral

13 Oct 2026 · katiehobbs.org

No family should be worried about whether or not they can afford to take their kids to the doctor. That’s why programs like KidsCare are critical, ensuring all Arizona children can get the healthcare they need. As governor, I’ve expanded access to KidsCare,…

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

13 Oct 2026 · katiehobbs.org

I’m deeply honored to have the support of President Obama, who has dedicated his life to serving the American people and bringing our country together. He embodies leadership driven by integrity, unity, and a commitment to putting people first. Those are…
Us vs. them

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

10 Oct 2026 · yahoo.com

I would be happy to never mention election denial again. But it is a very real thing that still exists, and it's almost a litmus test in Republican primaries here in Arizona.
Absolutes

Audience impact 0 neutral

All statements from Katie Hobbs →

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Andy Biggs

Republican

Absolutes0.5
Labeling0.3
Us vs. them0.1

Hostility this week 1.2 / 10, 0.3 above their usual 0.9.

Audience impact, 30 days: −0.3 neutral

19 Oct 2026 · Office of Rep. Biggs

Arizona has been blessed with an abundance of natural resources that are essential to America's economic prosperity and national security. For too long, our country has allowed unnecessary barriers and an overreliance on foreign supply chains to undermine our…
Us vs. them

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

14 Oct 2026 · tucson.com

We’ve got to get our ballots in early. That is exactly what President Trump used in 2024 to make it too big to rig, to win this state. That is important. Let's get our ballots in.

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

12 Oct 2026 · democraticgovernors.org

still trying to get all the information that we possibly could on whether somebody was corrupt because that was the accusation.
LabelingDeniability hedge

Audience impact −1 leans negative

11 Oct 2026 · justthenews.com

Under Katie Hobbs, we've gone from being one of the most affordable states to one of the least affordable states.
Absolutes

Audience impact −3 alarms or divides

All statements from Andy Biggs →

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