Kari Lake, a staunch Trump ally, won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona, setting up a critical race against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego. Lake, who previously ran for governor in 2022 and promoted Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election, heavily emphasized Trump’s endorsement in her campaign. Gallego, a Phoenix-area House member and Marine veteran, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The Senate race in Arizona is crucial for determining partisan control this fall, with Democrats currently holding a slim majority. Gallego, who emphasizes working across the aisle, enters the general election with a significant cash advantage over Lake. In addition, there were notable House primaries in Arizona, including GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani fending off a primary challenger in a swing district, setting up a rematch with Democrat Kirsten Engel. The race for that seat is considered a toss-up by political analysts. Overall, the Arizona Senate race between Lake and Gallego is expected to be closely watched as a key battleground for both the White House and Senate control.
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Kari Lake emerges victorious in Arizona GOP Senate primary, bracing for a critical election showdown with Democrat Ruben Gallego
