NO BIGGS
Andy Biggs and the Case Against Him for Governor of Arizona
A sourced review of his voting record and public statements, and how they support child rape and the mistreatment of women, children, and our countries first responders.This document compiles publicly reported votes and statements by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), a candidate for Governor of Arizona in 2026, drawn from Arizona state legislative records, congressional roll-call votes, and contemporaneous news reporting. Each item below is sourced. Where a claim is disputed by Biggs or his office, that denial is noted alongside the underlying evidence so readers can weigh it themselves.
1. VOTES ON PROTECTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM PREDATORS
2005 — Voted against strengthening Arizona's spousal rape law
As a member of the Arizona House, Biggs was one of only five “no” votes against a bill strengthening the state's spousal rape law. The bill passed overwhelmingly and was signed into law by Gov. Janet Napolitano in May 2005.
Source: Arizona Mirror – “Farnsworth accused of trying to protect spousal rape. Not for the first time.”
2007 — Sole vote against toughening penalties for child prostitution
In a February 2007 Arizona House committee hearing, lawmakers considered a bill that would have made child prostitution a class 2 felony and eliminated the defense that a defendant did not know the victim's age when soliciting sex from a prostitute as young as 15. Biggs was the only member of the panel to vote against it.
Source: CNN – “Arizona Senate race: Ad hits Sinema for remarks on prostitution”
2013 — As Senate President, blocked a bill targeting FLDS child-abuse enablers
As President of the Arizona Senate, Biggs assigned a bipartisan-backed bill — which would have stripped law-enforcement authority from the Colorado City Marshal's Office, an agency accused by the Justice Department of acting as the “enforcement arm” of the FLDS sect led by convicted child rapist Warren Jeffs — to three separate committees, a maneuver that ensured it never reached the Senate floor. The bill had passed the Arizona House 52-7. Its Republican sponsor, Michelle Ugenti-Rita, said afterward: “Women and children suffered three years longer than they should have because he protected the bad guys.” Warren Jeffs was later convicted of sexually assaulting two girls, ages 12 and 15, whom he had forced into marriage.
2022 — Voted against reauthorizing federal anti-trafficking protections
In Congress, Biggs was one of 20 House Republicans (of a 401-20 vote) who voted against the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, which funded shelters, mental health care, and job training for trafficking victims and reauthorized federal anti-trafficking task forces.
Source: The Hill – “Gaetz among 20 House Republicans who voted against anti-human trafficking bill”
2025 — Lone Republican “no” vote to compel release of the Epstein files
On a House Oversight subcommittee, Biggs was one of only two Republicans to vote against a motion compelling the Justice Department to release its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein (the panel advanced it 8-2 anyway). He reversed his public position months later, before the full House vote, saying he would support release.
Sources: Phoenix New Times – “Arizona Rep. Biggs flips, votes against releasing Epstein files”
KJZZ – “Biggs says he will vote to release the Epstein files”
2. VOTE AGAINST HONORING 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS
In 2019, the House voted 402-12 to permanently authorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund through the Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization Act (H.R. 1327). Biggs was one of the 12 “no” votes, alongside Reps. Mo Brooks, Paul Gosar, Thomas Massie, and others. The bill funds medical care and compensation for 9/11 first responders and survivors suffering from long-term illnesses tied to their service at Ground Zero.
Sources: Congress.gov – H.R.1327 (116th Congress)
Blog for Arizona – “Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar say F You to the 9/11 First Responders”
3. ELECTION DENIAL AND JANUARY 6
Objected to certifying the 2020 election and continued to dispute the outcome
Biggs voted to object to certifying President Biden's 2020 electoral victory. Months later, after Arizona's own Senate-commissioned Maricopa County ballot review confirmed Biden had won the state by roughly the same margin as the official count, Biggs continued to tell Congress “we don't know” who won Arizona.
The Hill – “Raskin and Biggs spar over Arizona audit results”
Alleged role in organizing the “Stop the Steal” rally that preceded the Capitol riot
“Stop the Steal” organizer Ali Alexander stated publicly that he “came up with the Jan. 6 idea with Rep. Gosar, Rep. Mo Brooks and Rep. Andy Biggs,” and told the House Jan. 6 Committee he had met with Biggs in person before the rally. Biggs has denied any organizing role, calling the allegations “whoppers.” This claim remains disputed — it rests on Alexander's account, which Biggs contests.
Sources: The Intercept – “Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Biggs Helped Plan January 6 Event, Lead Organizer Says”
The Hill – “'Stop the Steal' organizer testified to House panel about contact with GOP reps”
Sought a preemptive pardon after January 6
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified to the Jan. 6 Committee that Biggs was among a handful of members — along with Reps. Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, Louie Gohmert, Scott Perry, and Marjorie Taylor Greene — who sought a presidential pardon from Trump for their role in efforts to halt certification. Biggs has denied this, calling Hutchinson's testimony “mistaken” and “deceptively edited.” This claim is also disputed by Biggs, though it was offered under oath.
Sources: Arizona Mirror – “Andy Biggs: White House aide 'mistaken' that he sought pardon after Jan. 6”
NBC News – “Jan. 6 panel names six House GOP lawmakers who asked for pardons”