Kari Lake, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona and will face Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in the general election. Lake, who previously ran for governor, promotes Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election. Gallego, a Marine veteran, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and has a significant cash advantage over Lake. The race in Arizona is crucial for determining partisan control of the Senate. In addition to the Senate race, former state Sen. Kirsten Engel advanced to the general election in the swing 6th District, setting up a rematch with GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani. The race for this seat is considered a toss-up. Lake will now have to broaden her appeal beyond Trump supporters in a critical swing state for the White House and Senate control. The Democrats currently hold a slim majority in the Senate. Lake arrived at the polling location with a bus featuring a decal of her with Trump, emphasizing the former president’s endorsement. Lake will need to appeal to a broader electorate in her campaign against Gallego. This race, along with other key battlegrounds, will be closely watched as the parties vie for control of the Senate this fall.
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Kari Lake emerges victorious in Arizona GOP Senate primary, preparing for crucial showdown with Democrat Ruben Gallego
