As the 2026 midterm election cycle begins to take shape, early data suggests the Republican Party holds a small advantage overall, but that high-profile elected Democrats are in good political shape. 

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

Following the 2024 election, the AZPOP finds that voters are expressing a mix of hope and ongoing concerns about key state issues.

In February 2023 – just after Hobbs took office – her approval rating stood at net +13. In February 2024, her net approval remains the same.