Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is launching a bid to be his state’s governor, which will open up his House seat.

“Arizona is at a crossroads that will be decided by the outcome of next year’s race for governor,” Schweikert said in a statement provided to The Hill on Tuesday. “Arizonans will have the opportunity to decide if our future is one of economic growth and prosperity for all Arizonans, or a future where we become another California.”

“I’ve spent my career fighting for conservative pro-growth policies that strengthen the economy, promote job growth, and protect taxpayers, and that’s exactly what I intend to do as Arizona’s next governor,” he added.

The 2026 race for Schweikert’s House seat is currently considered a “toss-up” by Cook Political Report. The Arizona Republican also faced a tough race for his House seat last year, beating his Democratic opponent by 3.8 percentage points, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Other Republican candidates in the race to lead the Grand Canyon State include business owner Karrin Taylor Robson and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.).

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