Key takeaways:
- Kari Lake, a former television anchor and Republican, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Arizona.
- Lake ran for governor of Arizona last year, but lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs by 17,117 votes.
- The Arizona Senate contest is expected to be a three-way race between the eventual Republican nominee, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, and incumbent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and Lake’s entry into the race will add an interesting dynamic as she has been vocal in her support of former President Trump’s policies.
Kari Lake, a former television anchor and Republican, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Lake filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday, making her the top Republican to enter the 2024 contest.
Lake ran for governor of Arizona last year, but lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs by 17,117 votes. During her campaign, Lake followed in the footsteps of former President Donald Trump, making claims about an immigrant “invasion” and election conspiracy theories.
Since her loss, Lake has refused to concede and has spent nearly a year challenging her loss in court and raising money over rigged election claims.
The Arizona Senate contest is expected to be a three-way race between the eventual Republican nominee, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, and incumbent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who gave up her Democratic Party affiliation in December.
The race is one of the most anticipated in the country and will likely be a close contest between the three candidates. Lake’s entry into the race will add an interesting dynamic as she has been vocal in her support of former President Trump’s policies.
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