Biggs, Hourihan spar over data centers, Medicaid and water as Hobbs skips debate
News ClipHavasu News·Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ·10/7/2026
Arizona gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs and Teri Ann Hourihan debated data center regulation and the state's water supply in Scottsdale. The debate took place without incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs, who declined to participate.
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Republican Andy Biggs and No Labels candidate Teri Ann Hourihan debated in Scottsdale as part of Arizona's gubernatorial campaign. The candidates discussed regulation of data centers, Medicaid restrictions and concerns over whether the state has sufficient water resources.
Incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs did not attend the debate. Hourihan also challenged Biggs over his past legislative record and his initial position on releasing FBI files related to Jeffrey Epstein.