HighGround Inc.

10/13/2026

🌊 Early ballots are out, and storm clouds are gathering for Arizona Republicans.

HighGround’s latest poll shows the entire GOP ticket significantly underwater and losing ground with independent voters.

“If this storm hits Arizona as currently forecasted, the results would be a devastating statewide wipeout for the GOP.”

How rough could it get? See the numbers behind the forecast. 👇
Paul Bentz
https://azhighground.com/hurricane-season-for-arizona-republicans/

10/12/2026

🪄📬What do Harry Potter and early ballots have in common?

On Paul Bentz recalls working at Best Buy, where Harry Potter books stayed locked up until release day. So how did ballots go out early?

No wand required. Just a little release-date discipline. 🎙️ Listen to his take. https://tinyurl.com/bestbuypotter

10/06/2026

“What are we giving people to vote for these days? I would argue very little, other than objections to the other guy,” said Charles Coughlin. “And I just don’t think that fuels the kind of political economy we want.” Arizona Capitol Times

Consultants say both campaigns, by accusing each other of 'protecting' predators, are relying on attacks rather than talking about voters’ top concerns.

09/08/2026

🚨 "It begs the question, is the cavalry coming?" 🚨 Doug Cole just pointed out the glaring silence in Arizona's top-of-the-ticket race. With ballots about to drop and 80%+ of AZ voting by mail, the Biggs campaign is nowhere to be found on the airwaves or social media. Is it a quiet strategy, or a campaign in trouble? KJZZ Phoenix 🔗 in comments

09/03/2026

Paul Bentz's longstanding analogy for Arizona politics still holds true:

“We’re a red state with purple spots. We’re more of a Dr. Seuss character than anything else, because the purple is where people are willing to shift back and forth—but they’re not permanently purple. It’s more of a candidate-driven approach.”

Hear more from Bentz on Arizona’s shifting political landscape in the full episode of the AZ Political Podcast with KTAR News 92.3's Jim Sharpe 🔗 in comments.

08/26/2026

Paul Bentz tells azfamily 3TV CBS 5 that Republicans must solidify their base while regaining ground with independent voters—the key voting bloc behind many of Arizona’s closest recent elections.

With 70 days until Election Day, he breaks down what the latest polling could mean for November. Link in comments.

08/25/2026

🆕“Midterms traditionally favor Republicans in the State of Arizona. However, the GOP candidates at the top of the ticket are seeing 10% or more of their own party voting for their Democratic opponents,” said Paul Bentz, Senior VP – Research and Strategy at HighGround Inc., “The softness among Republicans narrows their traditional advantage and makes unaffiliated voters that much more important.”

Arizona Democrats Lead Down Ballot Races

08/24/2026

🆕📊 Hobbs Builds Double-Digit Lead in Arizona. “Despite his historic victory in the Primary Election, the Republican electorate has yet to solidify around Biggs for the General,” said Paul Bentz. "Right now, Biggs is being forced to fight a two front battle – trying to solidify his Republican base while also trying to earn crossover support from independents. These two things run the risk of being at odds with each other.”
Full Release: https://azhighground.com/hobbs-builds-double-digit-lead-in-arizona/

08/22/2026

One of Goodyear’s distinguished citizens Paul Bentz presented on the importance of data and polling at the AZ Cities conference today. Paul has great experience in helping cities, school districts, and more to make informed decisions. He always states that voters have the most trust in local government. Maintaining that confidence is a priority of your Mayor and Councilmembers.

08/17/2026

“This is one of those races where it comes down to candidates and campaigns that matter,” Coughlin said, adding that Ciscomani will need to make it a “local race” and focus on his work with constituents and avoid connections to Trump whenever possible. Arizona Mirror

The Juan Ciscomani CD6 race is shaped by Lucid layoffs and the Trump spending law he backed in Arizona’s most competitive district