Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson in the Arizona 2026 gubernatorial Republican primary. Robson is running against Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in what is expected to be a highly competitive race. Sanders praised Robson as a conservative outsider and business leader who will partner with the Trump Administration to secure borders, create a strong economy, and reject the Woke Agenda. Robson expressed gratitude for Sanders’ endorsement, highlighting her commitment to delivering results for Arizona by defeating Hobbs, securing the border, and building a stronger, safer state.
Sanders, who previously served as press secretary for President Donald Trump, succeeded Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas in 2023. Following in her father Mike Huckabee’s footsteps, she was elected governor and has shown dedication to Trump’s America First agenda. Robson’s response to Sanders’ endorsement expressed her admiration for Sanders’ leadership in Arkansas and her commitment to upholding Trump’s agenda. Trump has also shown support for Robson, indicating at a Turning Point USA event that he would back her campaign if she decided to run for governor.
In the 2022 primary race for Arizona governor, Robson narrowly lost to Republican Kari Lake, who currently serves as a senior advisor to the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Despite their previous rivalry, Robson endorsed both Trump and Lake in the 2024 general election. Representative Andy Biggs, another Trump ally, has also entered the gubernatorial race and has collected endorsements from fellow Arizona Representatives Eli Crane and Paul Gosar, as well as Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert. Some critics of Robson believe that Biggs may have a better chance of winning over the Republican base and are hopeful that Trump might change his mind in the future.
The Republican primary for the Arizona governorship is scheduled for August 4, 2026, leaving plenty of time for other contenders to join the race. The Cook Political Report considers the general election to be a toss-up, indicating a close competition between the candidates. Alongside the gubernatorial race, other statewide offices such as secretary of state and attorney general will also be up for grabs in the battleground state, which Trump won in the 2024 presidential election. The dynamics of the race are still uncertain, with the potential for further developments as the election approaches.
Overall, the endorsement of Karrin Taylor Robson by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders demonstrates the alignment between conservative leaders in different states and their support for candidates who prioritize issues such as border security, economic growth, and opposing the Woke Agenda. The upcoming Arizona gubernatorial race is expected to be closely contested, with multiple candidates vying for the nomination and the Cook Political Report predicting a competitive general election. The involvement of high-profile figures like Sanders, Trump, and other Republican representatives adds a level of excitement and anticipation to the political landscape in Arizona as the primary approaches.
