Kari Lake wins Arizona Senate primary, teeing up showdown with Gallego

SUMMARY

Kari Lake has won the Arizona Republican Senate primary, defeating Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. Lake, who lost the 2022 gubernatorial race, will face Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in the general election. National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Steve Daines praised Lake's victory, criticizing Gallego as a radical who supports abolishing ICE and defunding the police. Gallego, running unopposed in the Democratic primary, stressed his commitment to defending abortion rights, reducing costs and protecting water resources. He called for a united front to defeat Lake's "dangerous plan to ban abortion." Lake aims to appeal to moderate Republicans despite her contested 2022 election loss. Polls show Gallego leading Lake 47% to 43%.