SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The race for governor in Arizona is starting to shape out.

Arizona’s Family confirmed on Tuesday that Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01) will run for governor in 2026.

Schweikert has served as the U.S. representative for the Scottsdale area since 2013.

He will join a crowded GOP primary in Arizona’s gubernatorial race. Rep. Andy Biggs and housing developer Karrin Taylor Robson , who are both endorsed by President Donald Trump, have also announced their candidacy for Arizona governor.

Schweikert has been less vocal in his support for the administration but also hasn’t publicly antagonized Trump. His 1st Congressional District, one of the wealthiest in the country, has become increasingly competitive during his nearly 15 years in Congress as many moderately c

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