Despite having previously stated on a podcast that she does not think women should hold political power in office, Mylie Biggs, the 25-year-old daughter of Republican Congressman Andy Biggs, is running for Arizona State Senate.
On June 18, Mylie Biggs filed to run for the Gilbert-based state senate seat in Legislative District 14. But exactly one year earlier, she appeared on "The Matty McCurdy Program," a local East Valley podcast, where she made surprising comments about women in politics.
"Honestly, I don't know if I would vote for any female. I don't know if females should be in office," Biggs said during the August 6, 2024 episode.
When it seemed like she might be joking, she clarified: "Yeah, I don't think women should hold office in general. That's my position. That's my stance. I think women should run the home."
Biggs is from an established political family in Arizona. Andy Biggs, her father, served in the same area for 14 years before obtaining a position in Congress and is currently a candidate for governor.
Alongside current Legislative District 14 legislators Khyl Powell and Laurin Hendrix, Mylie Biggs is running for the attorney general position currently held by Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen.
Mylie Biggs, a political science graduate of the University of Arizona and associate of government affairs for the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, touched on her thoughts on women's changing positions in society during the podcast interview.
She criticized "modern feminism" and its impact, specifically mentioning concerns "starting with women's right to vote."
Also expressing personal dissatisfaction with traditional work structures, saying, "I hate a 9-to-5 schedule. Like, women aren't built for this. I just want to be a wife. I just want to be a mom."
Despite her previous comments questioning women's civil liberties, Biggs announced her candidacy by emphasizing how her parents "taught me to love my country, the Constitution, and to value my freedoms."
At just 25 years old, Biggs barely meets Arizona's age requirement for legislative office, making her one of the youngest candidates in the race.
The revelation raises questions about how these past statements might affect Biggs' campaign, particularly among female voters in her district. Whether her previous comments will hurt or help her chances with the Republican base in Legislative District 14 remains to be seen as the campaign progresses.
