Gov. Katie Hobbs Triumphs Over Andy Biggs: Republicans’ Disastrous Energy Policy Cost Them Election

PHOENIX — Tonight, Democrat Katie Hobbs defeated Republican Andy Biggs in a victory for the people of Arizona. By re-electing Hobbs as governor, Arizonans made their disapproval of Republicans’ energy policy known: from the war in Iran that is driving up gas and diesel prices, to the clean energy cuts and data centers with no guardrails that drove up utility bills. According to a recent poll, close to 80% of Arizonans say their electricity bills have increased in the past two years, and more than 60% say their summer utility bills are difficult to afford.

Time and time again, Republicans like Biggs blocked the path to cheaper, faster, cleaner energy, and now Arizona families and businesses are paying for it three times over — at the pump, on their utility bills, and through the data centers polluting their communities. Hobbs will continue to protect the state’s water, put guardrails on utility bill-raising, polluting data centers, and lower utility costs by investing in affordable clean energy.

“The people of Arizona deserve leaders who are looking out for us and ensuring that we can afford to fill our gas tank and keep our lights on, and that’s why they re-elected Governor Hobbs,” said Climate Power’s Arizona State Director Diali Avila. “Andy Biggs and his fellow Republicans rubber-stamped Trump’s agenda at every turn, and now they’re paying the price. Arizonans need relief from skyrocketing costs, and Governor Hobbs will work to bring down costs for Arizonans—not enrich oil and gas billionaires.” 

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