Main Character of Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Andy Biggs is a Republican U.S. Representative from Arizona and a member of the House Freedom Caucus. He became prominent as a central figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, and has maintained a profile as a conservative firebrand in Congress.

On July 22, 2026, Biggs won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, easily defeating fellow GOP Representative David Schweikert. The victory set up a high-stakes general election matchup against Democratic incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs, who was considered the most endangered gubernatorial incumbent in the 2026 cycle. Biggs secured backing from President Trump, while Hobbs ran uncontested on the Democratic side. The race is expected to be closely watched in Arizona, a state Trump won in both 2016 and 2024.

On the same day, the House of Representatives adopted an amendment sponsored by Biggs into the annual National Defense Authorization Act. The measure would cut the defense budget by 0.5 percent if the Pentagon fails an audit, passing via voice vote on Tuesday evening.

Biggs's political career has been defined by his role in challenging the 2020 election outcome. He voted to overturn the election results in Congress, cementing his standing among Trump-aligned Republicans and securing the former president's endorsement for his gubernatorial bid.