Arizona’s 2026 Governor’s Race Takes Shape as Hobbs Launches Multimillion-Dollar Ad Campaign
Governor Hobbs Makes Aggressive Start to Re-election Campaign Amid Competitive Year
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has kicked off her re-election bid with a multimillion-dollar advertising push, signaling an early and aggressive start to what is expected to be one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in the country.
What the Ads Say
The television, radio, and digital campaign highlights Hobbs’ working-class background — including stints in fast food, driving for Uber, and working as a social worker before entering public office. The ads also emphasize her policy agenda focused on lowering costs for Arizona families, including housing, utilities, and prescription drugs.
The Political Landscape
Hobbs’ team says the campaign is designed to reinforce her commitment to working families and bipartisan solutions. Republicans, however, are pushing back — questioning her record on inflation, housing, and state spending.
Why Arizona Is in the Spotlight
The early ad buy reflects Arizona’s continued rise as a national political battleground. Both parties are expected to invest heavily in the governor’s race over the coming year, making it a key contest heading into 2026.
ArMPAC Announces 2022 Primary Election Candidate Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Arizona Medical Political Action Committee (ArMPAC) is pleased to announce its 2022 primary election candidate endorsements for Arizona’s State House of Representatives and Senate. Comprised of physicians across Arizona and led by an 18-member Board of Directors, ArMPAC is a nonpartisan political action committee that supports candidates for office who understand the challenges physicians face today.
2022 Incumbent Endorsements Include:
Arizona House of Representatives
- Rep. Amish Shah, MD — LD5
- Rep. Chris Mathis — LD18
- Rep. Joel John — LD25
Arizona Senate
- Sen. Tyler Pace — LD9
- Rep. Speaker Russell “Rusty” Bowers — LD10
- Rep. Joanne Osborne — LD29
New candidates
Arizona House of Representatives
- Selina Bliss — LD1
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About Arizona Medical Political Action Committee
The Arizona Medical Association Political Action Committee (ArMPAC) is the nonpartisan PAC for the Arizona Medical Association (ArMA), the largest organization in the state representing the interests of physicians. ArMPAC endorses candidates who support Arizona physicians and the patients they care for and is committed to the highest quality of healthcare for all Arizonans. For more information, visit www.ArMPAC.org and follow ArMPAC on Facebook and Twitter.