Arizona Republican Karrin Taylor Robson announced Wednesday she is suspending her campaign for governor, citing a desire to avoid a divisive primary and conserve resources for the 2026 general election, clearing the path for Rep. Andy Biggs.

Robson said her decision followed deep reflection, prayer, and family discussions. In a statement, she emphasized her dedication to Arizona and her goal of protecting the state from “the growing radicalism of the left.” She highlighted her campaign’s achievements, including more than 300 stops across all 15 counties, support from over 11,000 donors, over 11,000 petition signatures, and one of the state’s strongest fundraising operations.

“Together, we built a strong, serious, and grassroots-led campaign,” Robson wrote. “I am proud of what our team accomplished and deeply grateful for the Arizonans who stepped up to support our efforts.”

Robson stressed the risk of a prolonged intraparty battle. “We cannot afford a divisive Republican primary that drains resources and turns into months of intraparty attacks. It only weakens our conservative cause and gives the left exactly what they want: a fractured Republican Party heading into November,” she said. She pledged to continue supporting Republican efforts in 2026 and encouraged her supporters to stay engaged.

With Robson’s exit, Rep. Andy Biggs has gained significant momentum. President Donald J. Trump has endorsed Biggs, praising him as a proven conservative fighter capable of delivering strong leadership and advancing America First priorities.

Biggs now emerges as a top contender in the GOP primary, positioned to consolidate support from conservatives seeking a unifying candidate to challenge Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in the November general election.