The Jeffrey Epstein scandal is casting a long shadow over Arizona politics, dividing voters between party loyalty and demands for ethical accountability.

With Trump in her corner, Karrin Taylor Robson is entering the 2026 GOP Gov. race with a fundamentally stronger hand and a clearer path to victory.

Karrin Taylor Robson currently leads in the primary, but the late-breaking development of Charlie Kirk's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs may shift the race dramatically.

Polling suggests that if he were to run for governor, Kirk might perform as well as — or better than — other more traditional candidates