Arizona’s 2024 gubernatorial race is being defined by disagreements over affordability and economic policy. The two major candidates blame each other for the state’s affordability crisis, according to reporting from ABC15 Arizona. Republican nominee U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs has called for eliminating Arizona’s income tax to improve competitiveness, while the implicit contrast suggests his opponent takes a different approach to addressing economic concerns.
The race features a three-way dynamic, as No Labels Party candidate Teri Hourihan, who has shifted political affiliations from Democrat to Republican before joining No Labels, is also competing in the November election. Some observers have characterized this third-party candidacy as potentially playing a spoiler role.
Financially, Arizona candidates and political action committees have raised over $162 million this election cycle, according to ABC15 Arizona’s analysis. While Democrats are leading in fundraising for most statewide races, Republicans are ahead in others, suggesting a competitive landscape across multiple contests.
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