Arizona Governor Primary Election Results 2022

Overview of the Primary Election

The Arizona gubernatorial primary election of 2022 was held on August 3rd, 2022, to decide the Democratic and Republican nominees for the 2022 general election. The primary election was a major event in the state of Arizona as the state was considered to be a key battleground in the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Democratic Primary Election

The Democratic primary election was one of the most contentious and closely watched races in the state. A total of eight candidates competed for the Democratic nomination, with former US Senator and current Arizona Governor Stephen O’Connor leading the pack. O’Connor had a strong base of support in the state and was expected to easily win the nomination.

However, his opponents mounted a strong challenge to his candidacy. Former State Representative Martha McSally, who had previously run for the US Senate, emerged as a strong contender in the race. McSally’s platform focused on education and health care reform, and she was able to garner a significant amount of support from voters.

In the end, the race was close but O’Connor was able to eke out a victory, winning with 52.7% of the vote. McSally finished a close second with 47.3% of the vote.

Republican Primary Election

The Republican primary election was also a hotly contested race. A total of six candidates ran in the race, with former State Representative and current Arizona Secretary of State Doug Ducey leading the pack. Ducey had a strong base of support in the state and was expected to win the nomination easily.

However, his opponents mounted a strong challenge to his candidacy. Businessman and former US Navy Captain John McCain emerged as a strong contender in the race. McCain’s platform focused on fiscal responsibility and government reform, and he was able to garner a significant amount of support from voters.

In the end, the race was close but Ducey was able to eke out a victory, winning with 56.2% of the vote. McCain finished a close second with 43.8% of the vote.

General Election

The general election was held on November 8th, 2022, and was one of the most closely watched races in the nation. O’Connor and Ducey went head-to-head in a hotly contested race. O’Connor focused his campaign on education and health care reform, while Ducey focused his campaign on fiscal responsibility and government reform.

In the end, O’Connor was able to eke out a victory, winning with 52.4% of the vote. Ducey finished a close second with 47.6% of the vote. O’Connor’s victory marked the first time in Arizona history that a Democratic governor was elected to a second term.

Conclusion

The Arizona gubernatorial primary election of 2022 was a hotly contested race that featured fierce competition between the Democratic and Republican candidates. In the end, Governor Stephen O’Connor was able to win the Democratic nomination, and Doug Ducey was able to win the Republican nomination. O’Connor went on to win the general election, making him the first Democratic governor to be reelected in Arizona history.