Hugh Lytle

Hugh Lytle (No Labels Party) ran for election for Governor of Arizona. He lost in the No Labels Party primary on July 21, 2026.

Lytle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2026

Arizona gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 Democratic primary)

Arizona gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 Republican primary)

Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 Green primary)

Arizona gubernatorial election, 2026 (July 21 No Labels Party primary)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Arizona

The following candidates are running in the general election for Governor of Arizona on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Katie Hobbs (D) / John Giles (No party preference)
		Andy Biggs (R) / Sine Kerr (R)
	Submit photo	Risa Lombardo (G) / Lisa Castillo (G)
	Submit photo	Teri Hourihan (No Labels Party) / Angela Harrolle Mohan (No party preference)
	Submit photo	Gertritrude Gonzalez (R) (Write-in)
	Submit photo	Alice Novoa (R) (Write-in)

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Leezah Sun (Independent)

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Governor of Arizona

Incumbent Katie Hobbs (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Arizona on July 21, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Katie Hobbs	100.0	512,550

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 512,550
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Republican primary

Republican primary for Governor of Arizona

Andy Biggs (R) defeated David Schweikert (R), Scott Neely (R), and Ken Miceli (R) in the Republican primary for Governor of Arizona on July 21, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Biggs	74.0	453,819
		David Schweikert	14.4	88,284
		Scott Neely	7.0	42,871
	Submit photo	Ken Miceli	4.6	28,026

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 613,000
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Karrin Taylor Robson (R)

Green Party primary

Green Party primary for Governor of Arizona

Risa Lombardo (G) defeated Carlos Melendez (G), Athena Eastwood (G), and William Pounds (G) in the Green Party primary for Governor of Arizona on July 21, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Risa Lombardo	67.2	430
	Submit photo	Carlos Melendez (Write-in)	31.6	202
		Athena Eastwood (Write-in)	0.6	4
		William Pounds (Write-in)	0.6	4

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 640
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No Labels Party primary

No Labels Party primary for Governor of Arizona

Teri Hourihan (No Labels Party) defeated Hugh Lytle (No Labels Party) in the No Labels Party primary for Governor of Arizona on July 21, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Teri Hourihan	56.1	5,596
	Submit photo	Hugh Lytle	43.9	4,384

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,980
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

Hugh Lytle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lytle's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

For decades, voters in both parties consistently rewarded candidates who combined fiscal conservatism with social moderation. Today, that doesn't have a home in either party. Hugh Lytle is not like most candidates. He has voted for and donated to both Republicans and Democrats over the years and has been frustrated by both. On fiscal, tax, and business issues, Hugh is in the mold of other CEOs-turned-governors like Doug Ducey and Mitt Romney. Hugh supports limited but effective and efficient government. Because government cannot and should not do everything, Hugh believes strong nonprofit, charitable, and philanthropic institutions are

essential to healthy communities. As a business leader, he understands the impact onerous regulations can have on businesses trying to create jobs, expand, and remain profitable. He wants to keep personal taxes low so people keep more of what they earn.

A majority of Arizonans voted for Donald Trump and recognize the value of an outsider businessman, a problem solver not exactly aligned with either party and willing to say publicly what many voters already believe privately.

On social issues, Hugh is where the majority of Arizonans are. He is pro-choice. He thinks gay people should have the same rights and privileges as straight people. He believes we can enforce the rule of law on immigration while still treating people with dignity, humanity and respect.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Economic Growth and Affordability Economic growth and development, including the Ducey model of actively pitching Arizona as a home for employers around the world, will remain a key priority. Lowering day-to-day costs of lliving, increasing housing availability, and helping young people afford homes, start businesses, and build careers will be central to Hugh’s economic agenda.
Education and Workforce Development We must rework our education system to prepare our workforce for a vastly different future. Arizona has some of the leading technology companies in the world, but they will not stay here if they cannot find workers trained to do the jobs. We are currently failing in this area and must do better. Republicans and Democrats remain stuck fighting about banned books and bathrooms when Arizona needs a serious conversation about workforce readiness, technical education, and the jobs of the future.
Health Care Stability Federal cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act leave Arizona facing a looming health care crisis. Millions of uninsured people getting the most expensive possible emergency room care for routine needs. Rural hospitals closing and leaving entire communities without access to care. Doctors and nurses leaving the profession because of cuts to training programs. As a lifelong health care executive, Hugh has the experience to bring the parties together and confront these challenges in a thoughtful, practical way.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

A Different Governing Model

As Governor, Hugh will bring a new cross-partisan governing model built around broad priorities. In 2026, Arizona is one of the most prosperous and economically advanced states in the world’s most prosperous and advanced country. We stand on the horizon of a high-tech, AI-driven future that will reshape the global economic landscape. Arizona has the opportunity to lead not only the country, but the world, into this incredible new future. We have already lost four years to polarized partisan dysfunction. We simply cannot afford another lost four years or Arizona will forfeit its window of opportunity to lead the world. Hugh can help

ensure we do not miss that once-in-a-millennium opportunity.

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