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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 22

Arizona Republicans Nominate 2 Election Deniers for Top Offices as Trump-Backed Biggs Wins 71.5%

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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 22

Arizona Republicans Nominate 2 Election Deniers for Top Offices as Trump-Backed Biggs Wins 71.5%

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 22

Arizona Republicans picked Andy Biggs for governor and Alexander Kolodin for secretary of state, elevating two 2020 election deniers to statewide races in a presidential battleground.
Biggs voted to overturn the 2020 election result in Congress, while Kolodin was penalized for his role in an election-fraud lawsuit, putting election legitimacy at the center of both campaigns.
Trump got the candidates he wanted in Tuesday's primaries, reinforcing his influence in Arizona even as voters sent a more mixed signal to the Democratic establishment in other contests.
The secretary of state race carries added weight because the office oversees elections in Arizona, and the winner this fall will be positioned as the state's chief election official ahead of 2028.

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The New York Times2d ago

Andy Biggs Wins Arizona Republican Governor Primary; Alexander Kolodin Secures Secretary of State Nomination

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Kolodin’s 2026 Arizona Secretary of State Primary Victory: What It Means for Election Integrity and the General Election Showdown

Overview

Alexander Kolodin won the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on July 21, 2026, with strong support from hard-right groups like Turning Point USA. His victory sets up a major general election battle in November, where he will face Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes. While President Trump had previously endorsed Gina Swoboda for another race, he did not endorse anyone after she switched to the Secretary of State contest. As final vote counts are still being completed, Kolodin’s win highlights the influence of conservative factions in Arizona politics and signals a heated race ahead over the future of election administration in the state.

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