Drew Sexton
Coverage of Drew Sexton in the Nexus archive.
- Katie Hobbs says she won’t debate Andy Biggs, opting instead to tour the state
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is declining to debate Republican candidate Andy Biggs, opting instead for in-person engagement with constituents through her Arizona First Tour. Biggs' campaign criticizes the refusal, arguing voters deserve a traditional debate format, while Hobbs' team emphasizes direct outreach over staged debates.
- National Dems pledge $10M for Hobbs as GOP group stays silent on Biggs
The Democratic Governors Association pledged $10 million to support Gov. Katie Hobbs' reelection campaign in Arizona, citing the race as the nation's closest. The Republican Governors Association has not committed funds to Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee, despite his primary victory. Hobbs spent $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to Biggs' $770,000 in spending.
- Hobbs launches multi-million-dollar reelection ad campaign touting working-class background
Governor Katie Hobbs launched a multi-million-dollar reelection campaign featuring ads in English and Spanish that highlight her working-class background and policy achievements. The ads emphasize her history as a social worker, Uber driver, and efforts to lower costs for families, while her campaign manager noted a focus on digital outreach. Republican candidate Andy Biggs' team criticized the ads as misleading.