Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-freeGet unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar previews the key contests to keep an eye on as primary results roll in across Arizona.Plus, our White House team digs into a critical new phase of the Iran war for President Donald Trump.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam WollnerWhat to watch for in Arizona tonightBy Ben KamisarPrimary season picks back up today in Arizona, where President Donald Trump’s false election fraud claims continue to loom large nearly six years after his loss to Joe Biden.
Here’s what to watch.Governor: Rep.Andy Biggs is the front-runner in the GOP primary to take on Democratic Gov.
Katie Hobbs.The former chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus has Trump’s endorsement in a race that includes fellow Rep.
David Schweikert.Biggs spent years casting doubt on the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, but with his eyes now set on a November matchup in a key swing state, he has shied away from going after the issue with that same fervor.
Republicans are optimistic about their chances of taking on Hobbs, one of the most endangered governors running for re-election this year.But Democrats believe that if Biggs is the GOP nominee, his alignment with Trump could give him trouble.
Secretary of state: Two Republicans, state Rep.Alexander Kolodin and former state party chair Gina Swoboda, are vying to take on Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes.
The winner of the general election will be Arizona’s chief election officer during the 2028 presidential race.Kolodin was deeply involved in the post-2020 challenges brought by Trump allies, and he’s backed by Turning Point USA and a handful of conservative members of Congress f...