U.S. Congressman David Schweikert's decision to leave his seat in Arizona CD1 for a long-shot campaign for the Governor's Office is seen as a faster track to the unemployment line.
Tensions are rising in the 2026 Republican primary race for governor, and Schweikert's entry has taken an unexpected turn.
Schweikert is a spoiler in the GOP primary for governor
Author's summary: Schweikert's candidacy affects the GOP primary.