Ben Giles predicts that the November 2026 midterm elections will test whether Trump and Turning Point can successfully elect their preferred candidates in Arizona statewide races.
“So this November will be yet another test of not just Trump, but Turning Point's ability to get their preferred candidates across the finish line. And so far, Michelle, that's not something they've been able to accomplish in key statewide races.”
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disputableElection results in November 2026 showing whether Trump/Turning Point-backed candidates (Biggs for governor, Kolodin for secretary of state) win their general election races.
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