Kari Lake won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona, setting up a critical matchup against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego. Lake, a Trump ally, defeated Sheriff Mark Lamb and former news anchor Elizabeth Reye. The race will determine partisan control of the Senate in a battleground state. Lake has promoted Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election and arrived at her polling location with a bus featuring a decal of her with Trump. Gallego, a Marine veteran, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and has emphasized his ability to work across the aisle. He enters the general election with a significant cash advantage over Lake. In other House primaries, GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani fended off a challenger in the swing 6th District and will face Democrat Kirsten Engel in a rematch. The race is considered a toss-up by political analysts. This critical Senate race in Arizona will be closely watched as it could impact the balance of power in the Senate and influence the future of key issues like abortion rights, cost reductions for families, water conservation, and veteran care.
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