# Turning Point USA Bet Loses in Midterms

> Turning Point USA's midterm bets collapse as Republicans lose key states.
- Title: Turning Point USA Bet Loses in Midterms · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Turning Point USA's midterm bets collapse as Republicans lose key states. Turning Point USA lost its midterm bets in Arizona, Nevada, and New Hampshire after…
- Keywords: turning point usa, arizona governor, katie hobbs, republican party, midterms, charlie kirk, andy biggs, maga, election results, republican candidates, political strategy, The Boston Globe
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/07/nation/turning-point-bet-midterms-lost-some-republicans-are-furious
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: turning point usa, arizona governor, katie hobbs, republican party, midterms, charlie kirk, andy biggs, maga, election results, republican candidates, political strategy, news
## Turning Point USA's Bet
Turning Point USA bet big on Arizona's governor race as the most important race in America.

> the most important race in America
## Andy Biggs Lost
Rep. Andy Biggs, Turning Point's handpicked MAGA-aligned Republican candidate, lost to Gov. Katie Hobbs by more than 10 percentage points.
## Turning Point Spent $20m
Turning Point USA spent nearly $20 million to support Biggs' campaign before his loss.
## Losses in Nevada and New Hampshire
Turning Point lost in Nevada and New Hampshire, states they viewed as critical battlegrounds for 2028.
## Gina Swoboda's Criticism
Gina Swoboda, former Arizona Republican Party chair, called Turning Point a destructive force in Republican politics.

> They have become a destructive force in Republican politics
## Turning Point's Defense
Turning Point blamed Republican losses on President Trump's unpopular war with Iran and national political environment.

> I think it’s clear that we were up against a national wave that impacted every state
## Erika Kirk's Statement
Erika Kirk, Turning Point's CEO, said voters were concerned about the economy and Iran war.

> voters were concerned about the state of the economy and the war in Iran
## Turning Point's Strategy
Turning Point helped clear the primary field for Biggs by attacking his chief competitor, Karrin Taylor Robson.
## Swoboda's Criticism
Swoboda compared Turning Point's relationship to the Republican Party to a tick that keeps sucking on a host.

> if you’re a tick that keeps sucking on a host until the host is dead, then you’re useless and a negative
## Key takeaway

Turning Point USA lost its midterm bets in Arizona, Nevada, and New Hampshire after spending $20 million on candidates.