Biggs, Schweikert to headline first and only GOP gubernatorial debate

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Four Arizona Republican candidates, including the two frontrunners vying to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, will face off at 6 p.m. tonight in the first and only GOP gubernatorial debate.

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U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, leads the field of Republican hopefuls to challenge Hobbs in November.

His biggest threat to locking up the GOP nomination is long-serving U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, who has represented Arizona’s 1st Congressional District for nearly 15 years.

Scottsdale business owner Ken Miceli and Mesa business owner Scott Neely join the two on the debate stage.

The Arizona Clean Elections Committee debate is set to start at 6 p.m. You can watch the debate in the video player above or by downloading the free Tucson Now app for Android and Apple devices.

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Biggs, who launched his bid for governor last January, leads Schweikert and the other GOP contenders in both polls and campaign funds.

Arizona’s primary election is July 21. Early voting in the state starts June 24.

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