Ruben Gallego Secures Arizona Senate Victory Over Kari Lake
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Democrat Ruben Gallego has won the Arizona Senate race against Republican Kari Lake, securing 49.7% of the vote compared to Lake's 48.2%, with 88% of votes counted. Gallego, a Phoenix-area congressman, will take over the seat vacated by Kyrsten Sinema. The race was marked by endorsements from key figures and focused on issues like border security, inflation, and abortion rights. Lake, a Trump ally, had strong support from former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, while Gallego was backed by the Arizona Police Association.
