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Arizona Governor General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 9, 2026
Current holder:Katie Hobbs(Democratic)

The Arizona Governor General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the state's chief executive for a four-year term beginning in January 2027. The incumbent governor, a Republican, is seeking re-election against a Democratic challenger and potential third-party candidates in a race focused on border security, water policy, and economic growth.

About This Race

The Arizona Governor General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the state's chief executive for a four-year term beginning in January 2027. The incumbent governor, a Republican, is seeking re-election against a Democratic challenger and potential third-party candidates in a race focused on border security, water policy, and economic growth.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 9, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 12, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Arizona, residents must register by October 9, 2026, either online via the Arizona Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county recorder offices. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at assigned polling places from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST; early voting is available from October 12 to November 1 at designated vote centers, and all registered voters may request a mail-in ballot without excuse. Valid photo ID is required at polling places, or two forms of non-photo ID showing name and address.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Katie Hobbs

Governor of Arizona

Biography

Katie Hobbs is the current Governor of Arizona, having assumed office in January 2023 after previously serving as Arizona Secretary of State and State Senator. She is running for re-election to continue her focus on protecting abortion access, strengthening public education, and addressing the state's ongoing water conservation challenges.

Campaign Website
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Incumbent
Democratic

Patty Murray

Senator

Biography

Patty Murray is a United States Senator from Washington. She has served in the Senate since 1993 and is the senior senator from Washington.

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Democratic

David Palmer

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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Republican

Kari Lake

Governor of Arizona

Biography

Kari Lake is a former television news anchor and the Republican nominee for Arizona Governor in 2022, who lost to Katie Hobbs by a narrow margin. She is running again in 2026 with a campaign centered on election integrity, strict border enforcement, and limiting what she describes as federal overreach into state affairs.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Ruben Gallego

Senator

Biography

Democratic U.S. Representative from Arizona since 2015, Marine Corps veteran focusing on immigration and veterans affairs.

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