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Trump-backed Biggs wins AZ Gov primary, Feely takes House nod

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Rep. Andy Biggs will win the Republican nomination for governor in Arizona, CNN projects, setting up a November clash with Democratic incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs. The win for Biggs, a close ally of President Donald Trump who secured his coveted support, affirms the president's grip on GOP politics. Trump's picks scored further wins down the ballot, including in the race to replace Biggs in Arizona's 5th Congressional District.

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb will win the Republican nomination for Arizona's 5th Congressional District, positioning him as the heavy favorite to succeed Biggs in the deep-red East Valley seat. Despite allegations of personal misconduct and scrutiny over his 2020 election stance, Lamb's name recognition and Trump's backing carried him across the finish line. Former NFL kicker Jay Feely will win the GOP House primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, leveraging Trump's endorsement and over $300,000 of his own money.

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin will win the Republican nomination for secretary of state, defeating former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda. Kolodin, involved in lawsuits challenging the 2020 and 2022 elections, advances to a potentially competitive general election against incumbent Adrian Fontes. In the battleground 6th District, Democrat Jo Anna Mendoza will face incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani in what is expected to be one of the most competitive House contests.