Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson appeared on Good Morning Arizona this week to outline her campaign platform and discuss her background in the 2026 race.
The Arizona businesswoman joined the race in February after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump in December 2024. During her interview, she focused on economic issues and her business experience.
"It was just a few short years ago that Arizona was number one in the nation in job growth. We're now at 47," Karrin Taylor Robson said. "As a businesswoman, I was endorsed by President Trump, and just like President Trump, I will bring my business experience to the table."
Financial Background
Taylor Robson addressed her financial background, which became a topic of discussion during her 2022 gubernatorial run when she spent millions of her own money on the race. She said her current campaign has raised over $2 million from thousands of donors.
The candidate discussed the significance of Trump's endorsement to her campaign strategy.
"If I had President Trump's endorsement last time, I'd be sitting here as your governor running for reelection," she emphasized. "He knows I will have his back on things that are important to Arizonans, like the safety and security of our communities and like the economy."
Robson said her campaign has held over 120 events across Arizona and launched a $2 million media campaign.
Competitive Candidates
She faces a competitive Republican primary against Rep. Andy Biggs, who has served five terms in Congress and previously served as a state senator. Rep. David Schweikert is also vying for the governorship.
President Trump has endorsed both Robson and Biggs for governor, making the 2026 GOP primary a contest between two Trump-backed candidates alongside Schweikert.
Biggs is campaigning on his congressional record and conservative positions, while Schweikert will need to distinguish himself in a field with two well-funded, Trump-endorsed opponents.
Governor Katie Hobbs officially announced her reelection bid last week, setting up the general election contest.
Robson has emphasized that she is positioning her campaign and fundraising totals as indicators of momentum in the early stages of the Republican primary race.
