Gubernatorial Candidate Claims Campaign Ads Led to Death Threats
Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs has stated that Governor Katie Hobbs' campaign advertisements, which accuse him of protecting pedophiles, have led to death threats against him. Biggs also suggested that Hobbs and her supporters would be pleased if he were…
Phoenix, AZ, October 8, 2026 — Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs has asserted that campaign advertisements launched by Governor Katie Hobbs’ team have resulted in death threats directed at him. Biggs stated that the advertisements, which accuse him of protecting individuals identified as pedophiles, have created a dangerous environment for his safety.
Biggs further suggested that Governor Hobbs and her political allies might welcome harm befalling him. The specific nature and content of the advertisements were not detailed in the provided information, nor were the exact details or timeline of the alleged death threats. The contractor or entity responsible for creating and disseminating these advertisements was also not identified.
In response to these claims, the campaign for Governor Hobbs has issued a denial. A spokesperson for the Hobbs campaign stated that the allegations made by Biggs are false and deemed them dangerous. The campaign did not provide further details regarding their specific advertisements or their response to Biggs’ accusations beyond the denial and characterization of his claims.
Information regarding any official investigations into the alleged threats, the specific details of the accusations made against Biggs in the advertisements, or any further actions taken by either campaign was not available. The outcome of any potential complaints or the permit status for political advertisements, if applicable, were also not provided. The situation highlights a contentious political climate between the two candidates as the gubernatorial race progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Dennis Welch on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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