2022 Arizona gubernatorial election
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The 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next governor of Arizona. Incumbent Republican Governor Doug Ducey is not eligible to run for a third consecutive term, as Arizona is one of twenty-seven states that prohibits its governors from serving more than two consecutive terms.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Steve Gaynor, businessman and nominee for Arizona Secretary of State in 2018[1]
- Kari Lake, former KSAZ-TV news anchor[2]
- Daniel McCarthy, skincare company executive and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2020[3]
- Karrin Taylor Robson, land developer and member of the Arizona Board of Regents[4]
- Matt Salmon, vice president of government affairs at Arizona State University, former U.S. Representative for Arizona's 5th congressional district (2013–2017) and Arizona's 1st congressional district (1995–2001), and nominee for Governor in 2002[5]
- Kimberly Yee, Arizona State Treasurer (2019–present)[6]
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Businessman
Steve Gaynor -
Arizona Board of Regents member
Karrin Taylor Robson -
Former U.S. Representative
Matt Salmon
Potential
- Kirk Adams, former chief of staff to Governor Doug Ducey (2015–2018) and former speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives (2009–2011)[7]
- Steve Chucri, Maricopa County supervisor (2013–present)[8]
- David Schweikert, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th congressional district (2013–present) and former U.S. Representative for Arizona's 5th congressional district (2011–2013)[9]
- Kelli Ward, chair of the Arizona Republican Party (2019–present), former state senator (2013–2015), and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016 and 2018[10]
Declined
- Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 5th congressional district (2017–present) (endorsed Salmon)[11][12]
- Mark Brnovich, Arizona Attorney General (2015–present) (running for U.S. Senate)[13]
- Paul Gosar, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 4th congressional district (2013–present) and former U.S. Representative for Arizona's 1st congressional district (2011–2013)[14][15]
- Debbie Lesko, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 8th congressional district (2018–present) (endorsed Yee)[16]
Endorsements
Kimberly Yee
- U.S. Representatives
- Barry Goldwater Jr., U.S. Representative from California's 27th congressional district (1969–1975) and California's 20th congressional district (1975–1983); son of former U.S. Senator from Arizona and 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater[17]
- Debbie Lesko, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 8th congressional district (2018–present)[16]
Matt Salmon
- U.S. Senators
- Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas (2013–present)[18]
- Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2003–present)[19]
- Cynthia Lummis, U.S. Senator from Wyoming (2021–present)[20]
- U.S. Representatives
- Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 5th congressional district (2017–present)[21]
- David McIntosh, former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 2nd congressional district (1995–2001)[22]
- Organizations
Kari Lake
- Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[23]
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Steve Gaynor |
Kari Lake |
Daniel McCarthy |
Jorge Rivas |
Karrin Taylor Robson |
Matt Salmon |
Kimberly Yee |
Other | Undecided |
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OH Predictive Insights | September 7–12, 2021 | 311 (RV) | ± 5.6% | 5% | 25% | – | 2% | 1% | 9% | 6% | – | 53% |
HighGround Public Affairs (R) | May 3–5, 2021 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | – | 10% | 5% | – | 0% | 8% | 4% | 4% | 66% |
WPA Intelligence (R)[A] | May 12–13, 2021 | 534 (LV) | ± 4.4% | – | – | – | – | 10% | 42% | – | – | 48% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Katie Hobbs, Arizona Secretary of State (2019–present)[24][25][26]
- Aaron Lieberman, state representative (2019–2021)[27]
- Marco López Jr., former chief of staff for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (2009–2011) and former mayor of Nogales (2001–2004)[28]
Potential
- Charlene Fernandez, minority leader of the Arizona House of Representatives (2019–2021)[24]
- Kate Gallego, mayor of Phoenix (2019–present)[29]
- Ruben Gallego, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 7th congressional district (2015–present)[7]
- Tom O'Halleran, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 1st congressional district (2017–present)[24]
Declined
- Greg Stanton, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 9th congressional district (2019–present) and former Mayor of Phoenix (2012–2018) (running for re-election)[30]
Endorsements
Katie Hobbs
- Unions
- Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters[31]
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Katie Hobbs |
Aaron Lieberman |
Marco López Jr. |
Undecided |
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OH Predictive Insights | September 7–12, 2021 | 283 (RV) | ± 5.8% | 40% | 8% | 10% | 42% |
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Steve Remus, U.S. Air Force veteran and former candidate for Arizona House of Representatives[32]
- Robert "Bob" Baxter Jr.[32]
- Barry Hess, perennial candidate[32]
- William "Bill" Moritzky[32]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[33] | Tossup | September 24, 2021 |
Inside Elections[34] | Battleground | September 15, 2021 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Tossup | September 15, 2021 |
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Notes
- Partisan clients
References
- ^ "Steve Gaynor joins Arizona governor race". The Kingman Daily Miner. Associated Press. June 26, 2021. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ^ Valencia, Peter. "Kari Lake announces run for Arizona governor". AZFamily. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Daniel McCarthy [@DemandDanielAZ] (December 8, 2020). "Jim, thank you! I am not a state Rep. State Reps have signed it, but I am setting up a run for Governor of Arizona. The source you republished got it wrong. I'll be on the War Room with Owen Shroyer around 4:30 ET to give the latest" (Tweet). Retrieved January 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Regent to seek governor's office". Arizona Capitol Times. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Former Rep. Matt Salmon launches gubernatorial bid in Arizona". The Hill. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Kimberly Yee announces run for Arizona governor". KNXV. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "Three-quarters of states will elect governors in the next 2 years. Here's a field guide". POLITICO. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ^ "Former Nogales mayor announces bid for governor". Azcapitaltimes.com. March 16, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Rep. David Schweikert floats run for Arizona governor in 2022". KTAR. October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ "NEW DNS REGISTRATIONS - 2021-04-24". Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "NEW DNS REGISTRATIONS - 2021-04-24". Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ Andy Biggs (June 16, 2021). "Today is a big day for AZ. My good friend and co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus, @MattSalmonAZ, got in the race for governor. If there's one thing I know about Matt it's that he will stand up for AZ conservatives. Join me in showing your support at". Twitter.
- ^ Greenwood, Max (June 10, 2021). "Arizona AG Mark Brnovich launches Senate challenge to Mark Kelly". The Hill. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ^ Gosar, Paul. "Gosar contemplates statewide run". Twitter. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Gosar, Paul. "Gosar announces re-election". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Debbie Lesko (May 19, 2021). "Excited to endorse my friend @KimberlyYeeAZ for Governor! She is just what Arizona needs to lead our great state!". Twitter.
- ^ Kimberly Yee (May 21, 2021). ""Kimberly is a true conservative that my father would've been proud to fight alongside against the liberals in Washington. She is a fearless leader who has advocated for conservative values in Arizona. Kimberly will make a great Governor for our state." ~Hon. Barry Goldwater, Jr". Twitter.
- ^ Evie Fordham (June 30, 2021). "Ted Cruz endorses Matt Salmon for Arizona governor". Fox News.
- ^ Lindsey Graham (July 14, 2021). "Matt will work every day to secure Arizona's border and advance policies that protect Arizona families. He also understands threats come in many forms, including from international adversaries who want to steal Arizona's trade secrets". Twitter.
- ^ Cynthia Lummis (June 16, 2021). "Pleased as punch to learn that my friend Matt Salmon is running for Governor in Arizona. Got to visit with Matt about this BIG decision and thrilled he decided to jump in with both feet". Twitter.
- ^ Murray, Stephanie. "Election bill gets a vote this week". POLITICO. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ a b Cailtin McFall (June 16, 2021). "Former Rep. Matt Salmon enters Arizona gubernatorial race with Club for Growth endorsement". Fox News.
- ^ Shapiro, Danny (September 28, 2021). "Donald Trump endorses Kari Lake for Arizona governor". KTAR-FM. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ a b c Herstam, Chris (January 6, 2020). "Katie Hobbs for governor – already?". The Times-Gazette. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ Rosenblatt, Dillon (May 21, 2021). "Races for 2022 statewide offices taking shape". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ Oxford, Andrew. "In spotlight of audit, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs announces run for Arizona governor". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Oxford, Andrew. "Democratic state Rep. Aaron Lieberman launches bid for governor". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ POletta, Maria (March 16, 2021). "Former Nogales mayor is first to announce 2022 bid for Arizona governor". azcentral. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ Square, Cole Lauterbach | The Center. "First Democrat throws hat in ring to succeed Ducey as Arizona governor". The Center Square. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Mutnick, Ally; Ferris, Sarah (June 26, 2021). "House Dems head off retirement crisis — for now". POLITICO.
- ^ "SWRCC TOP THREE: WEEK OF JUNE 7". Southwest Carpenters. June 7, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "2022 Primary Election Interested Candidates". apps.arizona.vote. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Steve Gaynor (R) for Governor
- Katie Hobbs (D) for Governor
- Kari Lake (R) for Governor
- Aaron Lieberman (D) for Governor
- Marco A. López Jr. (D) for Governor
- Daniel McCarthy (R) for Governor
- Steve Remus (L) for Governor
- Karrin Taylor Robson (R) for Governor
- Matt Salmon (R) for Governor
- Kimberly Yee (R) for Governor