Kari Lake emerged victorious [1] in a GOP primary to succeed Senator Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona.
She secured 53% of the vote with the majority of ballots counted, defeating primary rival Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who garnered 41% of the vote.
.@sherifflamb1 [2] was never an opponent. He’s my friend.
I truly appreciate everything he’s given to Arizona, and I know he’s not done fighting for it. He’s not done protecting it.
He ran a great campaign, and I look forward to working together with him in the future. pic.twitter.com/qdf1oFuPFo [3]
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) July 31, 2024 [4]
The upcoming Senate race against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego is expected to be a crucial contest that could impact the balance of power in the Senate.
Lake, a former news anchor, will face Gallego, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Senate Democrat Sinema left the Democratic Party last year to become an Independent, and Lake’s win sets the stage for a closely watched race.
With the endorsement of former President Donald Trump and a substantial fundraising advantage, Lake has directed her campaign focus towards Gallego and the Biden administration.
BREAKING REPORT: Kari Lake WINS Republican Primary in Arizona.. pic.twitter.com/J4z2nrDCWu [5]
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) July 31, 2024 [6]
Campaign finance records [7] show Lake with $2.1 million in cash-on-hand compared to Lamb’s $263,000, while Gallego boasts nearly $8.2 million in funds.
The Cook Political Report has designated this race as leaning [8] towards the Democratic Party.