when is arizona governor election

The next Arizona governor election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. This election will decide the governor of Arizona, with the current governor, Katie Hobbs, eligible to seek re-election. It will also be the first gubernatorial election in Arizona in which candidates are required to nominate a running mate for the newly-established position of Lieutenant Governor, following the passage of Proposition 131 in 2022. The election aligns with the state's practice of holding governor elections during federal midterm election years, and the gubernatorial inauguration is set for the first Monday in January following the election.