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Gallego Projected to Win Arizona Senate Race
Democrat Ruben Gallego is projected to defeat Republican Kari Lake in the Arizona Senate race, despite Lake's late surge in polls. The race was contentious, with accusations of extremism and dishonesty leveled against Lake.
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- Who is projected to win the Arizona Senate race?
- Democrat Ruben Gallego is projected to win the Arizona Senate race against Republican Kari Lake, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gallego held a lead of 45,000 votes with 89% of the vote counted.
- What is Kari Lake's stance on accepting the election results?
- Kari Lake, a former Fox News host and close ally of Donald Trump, has pledged to accept the election results despite previously refusing to concede her 2022 gubernatorial race. She has not yet commented on this election.
- What are the broader implications of the Arizona Senate race outcome?
- The Arizona Senate race was closely watched, and while other organizations haven't yet called the race, Gallego's projected victory adds to the Democrats' overall success in this election cycle.
- What criticisms did Ruben Gallego make of Kari Lake during the campaign?
- Gallego's campaign highlighted Lake's views on abortion and her frequent visits to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Gallego accused Lake of being dishonest and an extremist.
- How did the outcome of the Arizona Senate race compare to the presidential results in the state?
- Despite Trump winning Arizona in the presidential election by a significant margin, Lake's Senate campaign ultimately proved unsuccessful. Several Republican donors expressed concerns about her electability.