Two Latter-day Saint candidates are running against each other for Arizona governor, and both discussed how their faith shapes their politics in interviews with The Salt Lake Tribune.

The Tribune reports both candidates addressed how their membership in the Church influences their policy positions and leadership style, while emphasizing their campaigns focus on state issues rather than religious identity. Arizona has a significant Latter-day Saint population, particularly in the eastern and southeastern parts of the state.

The race represents a rare matchup where both major-party candidates share the same religious background, though they differ substantially on policy. Neither candidate's campaign has made their faith a central messaging point.