Arizona primaries test Trump's endorsement power

KJZZ | By Wayne Schutsky

Published July 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT

Arizona is holding its primaries Tuesday. For many GOP voters, the weight of President Trump's endorsement may sway them in choosing which candidate to back in their party's nominating contests.

Wayne Schutsky

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