Andy Biggs

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U.S. House of Representatives

Andy Biggs is a Republican politician in Arizona and a candidate for governor. He represents Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House. He previously held office in the Arizona legislature, including as president of the state Senate.

Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.

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Statements by Andy Biggs

Portrait of Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Role at the time: Andy Biggs is a Republican politician in Arizona and a candidate for governor. He represents Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House. He previously held office in the Arizona legislature, including as president of the state Senate.

Condemned

Statement summary

Asked directly whether he supports the Iran war, Biggs says he does not support it, per se.

“I don’t support the war, per se”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Arizona governor candidate Andy Biggs breaks with Trump over IranComplete original text; Biggs says he does not support the Iran war
Why we used this label

The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Asked directly whether he supports the Iran war, Biggs says he does not support it, per se.

Portrait of Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Arizona 5th district

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Andy Biggs voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.

Portrait of Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Role at the time: U.S. representative and Arizona gubernatorial candidate

Condemned

Statement summary

Andy Biggs said Flock cameras are too intrusive and called for ending their use in Arizona.

“we have to pull the plug on Flock cameras”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)KTAR interviews Biggs and Hobbs on Flock camerasBiggs Sept. 4 interview; Hobbs Aug. 27 interview
Why we used this label

The case concerns whether networked plate-reader cameras should operate. Biggs expressly argues they should not.

Portrait of Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Role at the time: Andy Biggs is a Republican politician in Arizona and a candidate for governor. He represents Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House. He previously held office in the Arizona legislature, including as president of the state Senate.

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Biggs defends the operation as limited, strategic and within the president’s constitutional authority.

“The President’s actions were limited and strategic, consistent with longstanding precedent used by both Republican and Democrat administrations.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Congressman Biggs Votes Against Resolution Undermining President’s Authority to Confront Iranian Threat | Congressman Andy BiggsComplete original text; Biggs defends Trump’s Iran operation
Why we used this label

The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Biggs defends the operation as limited, strategic and within the president’s constitutional authority.

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