Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is launching a bid to be his state’s governor, which will open up his House seat.

"Arizona is at a crossroads that will be decided by the outcome of next year's race for governor,” Schweikert said in a statement provided to The Hill on Tuesday. “Arizonans will have the opportunity to decide if our future is one of economic growth and prosperity for all Arizonans, or a future where we become another California.”

“I've spent my career fighting for conservative pro-growth policies that strengthen the economy, promote job growth, and protect taxpayers, and that's exactly what I intend to do as Arizona's next governor,” he added.

The 2026 race for Schweikert’s House seat is currently considered a “toss up” by The Cook Political Report. The Arizona Republican al

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