AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoArizona Primaries Power Trump’s GOP: Rep. Andy Biggs won the GOP nomination for governor, setting up a November rematch with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Congress Watch: Trump-backed Jay Feely won the GOP primary in Arizona’s 1st District, while former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb won the GOP nod in the 5th District. Election Integrity Jobs: Arizona Republicans also nominated Alexander Kolodin for secretary of state, a role that can shape election rules and oversight. Education Policy: Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne says teachers stay when schools enforce clear discipline, pointing to a new teacher survey. Sports—Local Stakes: The Diamondbacks rallied past the Athletics 6-5 in 10 innings on Ildemaro Vargas’ walk-off single; the A’s placed rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the IL after emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Public Safety & Crime: Arizona vehicle thefts fell 24% in the first half of 2026, though thefts rose near Sky Harbor. Business/Tech: MetaOptics plans to deploy its direct laser writer at the University of Arizona to support its U.S. expansion.
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