Overview
- Swoboda said she will step down after the GOP’s January meeting, and the state party later reported she submitted her resignation to focus on the race.
- Her campaign targets the open 1st Congressional District after Rep. David Schweikert opted to run for governor in 2026.
- President Trump publicly endorsed Swoboda for AZ-1, a show of support she highlighted in launching her bid.
- Turning Point USA figures questioned the endorsement and criticized her run, and state Sen. Jake Hoffman had called for her resignation.
- The GOP’s shake-up widened as former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb launched a run for AZ-5 while Reps. Andy Biggs and Schweikert pursue the governor’s office.