In a hotly contested race that took nearly a week to predict a winner, Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego defeated Republican candidate Kari Lake to become Arizona’s next U.S. senator.
Gallego came out on the edge As of 6:33 a.m., Lake had a lead of more than 70,000 votes, with more than 95% of votes counted. Decision-making desk headquarters projected At 8:57 p.m. on November 9, Gallego won with 88% of the votes counted. Associated Press called Gallego’s race will be held Monday at 11:49 p.m.
Gracias, Arizona! pic.twitter.com/fWQ3AetOsy
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) November 12, 2024
Gallego’s victory is a consolation prize for Senate Democrats. lost After losses in West Virginia, Ohio, Montana, and Pennsylvania, the party now has four seats. Senate Republicans are control Democrats hold 47 seats, while gaining 53 in the first two years of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.
Gallego has represented Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District since 2015 and previously member Member of the left-wing Congressional Progressive Caucus. Gallego’s 2022 re-election campaign deserves special attention called The candidate said in a fundraising email that he is a “true progressive voice in Congress.” (Related article: Democratic candidate in battleground state attacks Kali Lake for accepting corporate cash – but big corporations are funding his campaign)
For Gallego pledged Expanding abortion rights by codifying the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade; Co-host A law that establishes a ban on so-called “offensive weapons.” ”
“I will always defend abortion rights,” Gallego told supporters in his victory speech. live streaming Last night at X.
Gallego replaces Arizona independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who did not run for re-election because she faced mounting challenges. criticism She has come under fire from Democrats over her refusal to support left-wing policy priorities, such as eliminating the legislative filibuster. (Related article: “We don’t need her”: Joy Behar tears up over movie that crosses party lines)
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs lost Lake’s margin of victory was less than 20,000 votes in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial race, but he did not win. Conceded a point.
The National Senatorial Campaign Committee, the campaign arm of the Senate Republicans, endorsed Lake in February ahead of the state’s contested Republican Senate primary in August. won Voter turnout is 55%.
Lake consistently underperformed President Donald Trump throughout the campaign. lake dragged According to RealClear Polling (RCP), the Republican presidential candidate had a 3.5 percentage point lead. average Arizona presidential election campaign on election day. (Related article: ‘It’s time to close the gap’: Republican Senate candidates are falling behind Trump – but there’s still a path to victory)
Gallego will represent Arizona in the Senate along with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly. kelly lost Republican candidate Blake Masters is in the 2022 Senate race in Arizona.
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