Charlie Kirk’s final endorsement is on the ropes — despite his group’s big push

Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk, has invested more than $18 million in an unsuccessful attempt to secure the governorship of Arizona for Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Despite Kirk personally recruiting Biggs and the group spending the most on any candidate this cycle, Biggs has trailed Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in every public poll.

Kirk's decision to endorse Biggs one year after his own death has left some Arizona Republicans bewildered by Turning Point's strategy, especially as the group delayed its biggest spending until just weeks before ballots were sent out. The organization faces criticism from within the state GOP for its late spending, which many believe could have made a difference had it been done earlier.

The Democratic Governors Association has spent at least $10 million in the race, and Hobbs launched her first general election TV ad in May, while Biggs' campaign was still focused on his primary. Biggs' campaign reported just $1.26 million cash on hand in July, while Hobbs' campaign reported double that. Despite the setback, Turning Point remains optimistic about its role as a GOTV centric organization and may reevaluate its strategy if Vice President JD Vance decides to run for president.