Arizona’s Republican primaries highlight party divide over Trump

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by AP via Scripps News Group, NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · July 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees Tuesday to challenge Democrats who hold top offices as the GOP searches for a path back to power in a battleground state it used to dominate. U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, who represent neighboring districts in metro Phoenix, offer a clash o...

Why this matters in The Nashville

The Arizona Republican primaries may seem distant from Nashville, but the outcome has implications for Tennessee's own political landscape. As a battleground state, Arizona's shift towards Democrats has been watched closely by politicians nationwide, including those in Tennessee. The Volunteer State has its own history of Republican dominance, but recent elections have shown a growing trend of competitiveness in certain districts. The clash of styles between U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert in Arizona's gubernatorial primary reflects a similar divide within the Tennessee Republican Party. As Nashville's own city government and state legislature navigate issues like voting rights and election security, the Arizona primaries serve as a reminder that national trends can have local consequences. Tennessee Republicans will likely be watching the Arizona results closely, looking for lessons to apply to their own upcoming elections.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Reading time: 4 min

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Arizona’s Republican primaries highlight party divide over Trump

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