Ruben Gallego Secures Historic Arizona Senate Victory Over Kari Lake

Democrat Ruben Gallego has won the Arizona Senate seat, defeating far-right Republican Kari Lake. Gallego, the first Latino to represent Arizona in the Senate, replaces Kyrsten Sinema, who did not seek re-election. Despite Arizona's right-leaning tendencies, Gallego maintained a lead over Lake throughout the campaign, aided by strong fundraising. His victory contributes to a shift in Senate control, with Republicans now holding 52 seats to Democrats' 47. Lake struggled to gain support from moderate Republicans and independents, partly due to her controversial remarks about the late Senator John McCain.