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politics1 year ago

Ruben Gallego Wins Arizona Senate Race Against Kari Lake

Democrat Ruben Gallego has defeated Trump ally Kari Lake in the Arizona Senate race, securing a small victory for Democrats as they gain the seat vacated by Kyrsten Sinema. Despite Gallego's win, Republicans will control the Senate with 53 seats. Gallego, a Marine veteran and the first Latino senator from Arizona, dedicated his victory to those dreaming of a better future. Lake, who has faced consecutive election defeats, has not publicly conceded but stated she would accept the results.

via The Daily Beast|
#2024-election#arizona-senate-race#democrats
politics1 year ago

Ruben Gallego Defeats Kari Lake in Arizona Senate Race

Democrat Ruben Gallego is projected to win Arizona's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Kari Lake. Gallego, who will replace independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, led by over 72,000 votes. His campaign focused on his military service and personal story, while Lake emphasized border issues. The race was crucial for Senate control, with Republicans expected to gain both the House and Senate. Gallego's victory was supported by a significant lead among older Republican voters and the passage of Proposition 139, affirming abortion rights in Arizona.

via Arizona's Family|
#arizona-senate-race#election-2024#kari-lake
politics1 year ago

"Arizona Senate Race: Advertising, Abortion, and Rating Changes Heat Up Campaign"

The Arizona Senate race is seeing an escalation in digital attack ads from both sides, with the National Republican Senatorial Committee targeting Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego and Gallego hitting Republican frontrunner Kari Lake. The digital ad spending is expected to set the stage for a costly and contentious campaign, with early themes focusing on issues such as abortion and personal attacks. Gallego is outspending and outraising Lake, having spent nearly $3.8 million on TV ads and raising $7.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, while Lake has spent about $30,000 and raised $3.6 million. The race is anticipated to be one of the most expensive Senate contests in the country, with predictions of $250 million being spent.

via NBC News|
#arizona-senate-race#campaign-finance#kari-lake
politics1 year ago

"Kari Lake Encourages Arizona Supporters to Arm Themselves for 2024 Election"

Kari Lake, a Republican candidate for Senate in Arizona and ally of Donald Trump, urged her supporters to arm themselves ahead of the election, suggesting they "strap on a Glock" for self-defense. Her remarks are part of a growing trend of aggressive political rhetoric from Trump and his allies, including violent imagery and calls for physical confrontation. This has raised concerns about the escalation of political tensions and the potential for violence in the lead-up to the election.

via The New York Times|
#arizona-senate-race#donald-trump#kari-lake
politics1 year ago

"NRSC Endorses Kari Lake for Arizona Senate GOP Bid"

The Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, NRSC, has officially endorsed Kari Lake in the Arizona Senate race, signaling strong support for the Republican front-runner. This endorsement provides a critical boost for Lake as she aims to consolidate Republican backing in Washington, D.C., and Arizona. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats have criticized the endorsement, calling Lake a flawed candidate. Lake is competing against Rep. Ruben Gallego for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s seat, with Sinema's reelection plans still unannounced. Polls indicate a tight race between Gallego and Lake, with Sinema trailing in third place.

via The Hill|
#arizona-senate-race#kari-lake#kyrsten-sinema
politics1 year ago

"Kari Lake Secures Senate GOP Endorsement Amid Campaign Turbulence"

Kari Lake, a former Arizona gubernatorial candidate known for her focus on election conspiracies, has secured the endorsement of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for her Senate bid, signaling the GOP's support for her as their candidate of choice in the swing state. This move reflects Lake's efforts to unify Republicans and her willingness to work with the D.C. establishment, despite her previous antagonistic and election-denial-centered campaign. The endorsement is seen as a significant boost for Lake's campaign, as she aims to flip Arizona's Senate seat in the upcoming election.

via POLITICO|
#arizona-senate-race#gop-establishment#kari-lake
politics2 years ago

"Republican Ad Aims to Divide Democrats in Arizona Senate Race"

The Senate Republican campaign arm has released a new ad targeting Rep. Ruben Gallego and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in the Arizona Senate race, portraying them as "Democrats." The ad criticizes Gallego's past work with a bank that targeted immigrants and his personal life, while highlighting Sinema's support for President Biden's agenda. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has geo-targeted the ad for Arizona as part of a digital ad campaign. The race is crucial for both parties' chances of gaining the Senate majority, and the seat is considered a toss-up. The Senate Democrats' campaign arm responded, stating that the ad reflects Republicans' fear of Kari Lake, a major Republican candidate in the race.

via The Hill|
#arizona-senate-race#attack-ad#kyrsten-sinema
politics2 years ago

Kari Lake's Strategic Outreach to Moderate Republicans and Fundraising Boost

Kari Lake, a U.S. Senate candidate in Arizona, is attempting to win over moderate Republicans after polls indicate she is at risk of losing her second statewide race. Lake recently met with a former political rival, Karrin Taylor Robson, whom she had previously criticized during the GOP primary for governor. Lake's campaign and sources close to Robson confirmed the meeting but did not provide further details. Republican consultants believe Lake has a lot of work to do to appeal to moderate Republicans, as she has made derogatory remarks about them in the past.

via Arizona's Family|
#arizona-senate-race#gop-primary#kari-lake
politics2 years ago

Kari Lake Challenges Kyrsten Sinema for Arizona Senate Seat

Kari Lake, a failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate, has announced her intention to run for Senator Kyrsten Sinema's seat in the 2024 election, setting up a critical race that could determine Senate control. Lake, who is still contesting the 2022 gubernatorial election, plans to officially launch her campaign at an October rally. The race is expected to include Lake as a Republican candidate, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, and Sinema, who is now an independent. Lake also stated that she will continue her litigation over the gubernatorial race while campaigning, claiming she can multitask as a mother.

via The Daily Beast|
#arizona-senate-race#democrats#kari-lake