Ruben Gallego Defeats Kari Lake in Arizona Senate Race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego defeated Trump-backed Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's open Senate race, maintaining the seat for Democrats. This victory prevents Lake, a former TV anchor, from gaining elected office. The race, marked by debates on immigration and crime, was one of the most expensive congressional contests this cycle. Gallego emphasized his military background, while Lake leveraged her media career. The seat was vacated by Kyrsten Sinema, who had shifted to an independent status after breaking with the Democrats.