Andy Biggs in 2026 AZ Governor's race

On Civil Rights: Condemned same-sex marriage as an affront

Called the Obergefell v. Hodges decision an attempt to "redefine marriage" and "an affront to the millions of Americans who believe marriage is between a man and a woman."
Was a policy advisor to United Families International, identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an anti-LGBTQ hate group that opposes marriage equality.

Source: GLAAD press release on 2026 Arizona Gubernatorial race Apr 21, 2023

On Foreign Policy: Revoke Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally

Republican Congressman Andy Biggs has reintroduced a bill in the US House of Representatives seeking to revoke Pakistan's status as a major non-Nato ally. The legislation stipulates that the US president should not issue a certification affirming Pakistan's designation unless Pakistan undertakes substantial military operations to disrupt the Haqqani Network's safe havens and freedom of movement within its borders. Source: Business Standard on 2026 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jan 9, 2025

On Government Reform: Abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) reintroduced legislation (H.R. 86) that would abolish OSHA. H.R. 86 is a simple piece of legislation that includes two simple sentences that have caused an uproar: "The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished." Source: Ogletree Deakins on 2026 Arizona Gubernatorial race Feb 19, 2025

On Immigration: American exceptionalism requires enforcing immigration laws

Part of American exceptionalism is following the laws enacted by elected officials and enforced by an honest judicial system. Have we gotten so far from our foundation that we are okay with cutting the line in front of immigrants doing it the right way? The American majority is fed up with those who come into the country illegally and receive taxpayer-funded transportation, housing, food, medical care, education, and more. Source: House press release on 2026 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jan 14, 2025

On Principles & Values: Arizona could be the Florida of the West

Biggs, who signaled his interest in running for governor last week, made the announcement at the Republican Party of Arizona's annual meeting. "We should be the reddest state in the country," Biggs said. "We should control our border; we should get better education; we should get water infrastructure in place. Biggs added, "We could be--Arizona could be the Florida of the West." Source: KIZZ's Wayne Schutsky on 2026 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jan 27, 2025

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