PHOENIX (FlashPoint) — President Donald Trump has emphatically called to abolish mail voting, yet not all Republicans in battleground states like Arizona are ready to follow suit. Congressman Andy Biggs, one of Trump’s endorsed candidates in the Arizona gubernatorial race, remains cautious and does not support the outright elimination of mail voting, despite previously voicing skepticism after Trump’s 2020 defeat.
His primary challenger, Karrin Taylor Robson, also endorsed by Trump, has yet to take a definitive stance on the issue, reflecting the larger dilemma for GOP candidates as they strive to balance loyalty to Trump with the preferences of many Republican voters who value the convenience of mail-in ballots.
The challenge is particularly pronounced in Arizona, a state where Trump has endorsed both Biggs and Robson, complicating the campaign dynamics.
In the past election cycle, mail voting was seen as beneficial for Republicans in Arizona, where Trump won by over five points. GOP strategist Barrett Marson noted that Trump’s campaign executed an effective ballot-chasing program in 2024 that contributed to their electoral success.
Despite this, Trump has continued to criticize mail voting, citing concerns about fraud. He recently reiterated his stance on Truth Social, suggesting exceptions for the ill and military members.
Arizona remains a hotspot for mail voting; around 85% of voters in the state utilize mail ballots. Both Biggs and Taylor Robson have a longstanding practice of voting by mail.
As election integrity conspiracies gain traction and following past controversies, Republicans seem divided on the best course of action moving forward.
Similar scenarios are playing out across the border in Nevada, where the incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo has aimed to maintain a moderate image amid Trump's controversies, further complicating his stance on mail-in voting.
With midterm elections approaching, GOP candidates face mounting pressure to reconcile their positions with Donald Trump’s controversial views while accommodating their constituents' preferences for mail voting.
