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Midterms 2026
Governor · 2026

Arizona

Katie Hobbs (D) vs. Andy Biggs (R) · Incumbent: D

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

AverageMarginAs ofMiss
PollCheckD+7.12026-10-31Pending
RealClearPoliticsD+10.82026-09-10Pending
Silver BulletinD+7.82026-09-10Pending
Decision Desk HQD+6.92026-09-10Pending

Latest polls

PollsterForFieldedSampleMarginMiss
GrayHouseElijah Norton campaign (R treasurer candidate)Oct 28-29500 LVD+5Pending
Noble Predictive InsightsNoble Predictive InsightsOct 26-28511 LVD+6Pending
HighGround, Inc.HighGround, Inc.Oct 21-25400 LVD+13Pending
RedBox ResearchA Fight Worth HavingOct 20-232,686 LVD+5Pending
GrayHouseElijah Norton campaign (R treasurer candidate)Oct 18-20550 LVD+6Pending
WickWickOct 3-61,513 LVD+6Pending

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
Decision Desk HQD 75% to win (Likely D)2026-10-30
PollCheckHobbs (D) 88% to win; Likely D2026-10-31
Silver BulletinLikely D2026-08-25

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportLean D2026-09-17
Inside ElectionsTilt D2026-09-17
Sabato's Crystal BallLean D2026-09-03
Decision Desk HQLikely D2026-10-30

Also on ballot: Teri Hourihan (No Labels), Risa Lombardo (Green). PollCheck margin computed from its shown averages (Hobbs 48.7, Biggs 41.6).

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