local
Arizona’s Republican primaries highlight party divide over Trump
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by AP via Scripps News Group , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 21, 2026
· 4 min read
Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees Tuesday to challenge Democrats who hold top offices as the GOP searches for a path back to power in a battleground state it used to dominate. U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, who represent neighboring districts in metro Phoenix, offer a clash o...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Waco Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting AP via Scripps News Group, KXXV (ABC 25) News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 21, 2026 Indexed here Jul 21, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway With President Donald Trump's endorsement and support from the grassroots turnout machine of the conservative group Turning Point Action, Biggs says he can unite the party going into a general election.
Why this matters in The Waco
The Arizona Republican primaries may seem distant from Waco, but the outcome could have implications for Texas. As a battleground state, Arizona's election results can influence the national conversation and potentially impact Texas' own elections. The clash between U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert reflects a broader divide within the Republican party, one that may also be present in Texas. The fact that both parties have hotly contested primaries in Arizona's 1st Congressional District suggests that the state's voters are eager for change, a sentiment that could resonate with Texans. Additionally, the focus on secretary of state and attorney general positions, which hold power over elections, may raise questions about election integrity and security in Texas, prompting local officials to re-examine their own election processes. As the results of the Arizona primaries unfold, Waco residents may want to pay attention to how the national conversation around elections and party divides evolves.
About this story
Original reporting by KXXV (ABC 25) News . The Waco surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KXXV (ABC 25) News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 4 min
Get more The Waco stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees Tuesday to challenge Democrats who hold top offices as the GOP searches for a path back to power in a battleground state it used to dominate. U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, who represent neighboring districts in metro Phoenix, offer a clash o...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 21, 2026 by KXXV (ABC 25) News and curated for The Waco readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News. To learn more about how The Waco selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Waco, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter