Kari Lake announces entry into Arizona’s U.S. Senate race, trailing in polling against Ruben Gallego
Kari Lake, a prominent figure in Arizona politics, has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the state’s U.S. Senate race. The announcement, made on Oct. 10, 2023, has set the stage for what promises to be a closely watched and hotly contested race.
According to polling data from national Republicans, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego is currently leading in the race, with Lake trailing behind and incumbent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lagging far behind both candidates. During a recent meeting with fellow Republicans, Sen. Steve Daines and Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed their support for Lake’s candidacy, with Graham confidently stating that Lake is poised to win the party’s nomination.
Despite the polling numbers showing Gallego in the lead, Lake’s campaign has yet to comment on the latest developments. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Gallego’s campaign has embraced the poll results, highlighting Gallego’s strong position in the race.
The race for Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat is still taking shape, with Sinema’s intentions for seeking a second term remaining unclear. Other potential Republican candidates, such as Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and former Senate nominee Blake Masters, have also garnered attention in the race.
Lake, who received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump on her first day of entering the race, is seen as the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. However, her defeat in the 2022 gubernatorial race has raised doubts among national Republicans about her chances in a general election.
As the race continues to evolve, Sinema’s approval ratings have seen a slight uptick since she left the Democratic Party to become an independent. Her campaign has outlined a strategy for victory that relies on winning over independent voters and attracting support from Republicans.
With the race for Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat heating up, all eyes will be on the candidates as they vie for the opportunity to represent the state in the Senate. Stay tuned for more updates on this closely watched race.