The political landscape in Arizona continues to be a battleground, as former news anchor Kari Lake secured her victory in the Republican primary for the Senate.
Meanwhile, Trump-endorsed candidates Abraham “Abe” Hamadeh and Blake Masters are locked in a tight race for the U.S. House District 8 seat.
Kari Lake, the rightful governor and staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has emerged victorious in her bid for the U.S. Senate against Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and neuroscientist Elizabeth Reye.
This race to replace Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who announced earlier this year that she would not seek reelection, is heating up as Lake prepares to face Democrat Congressman Ruben Gallego, who is running unopposed.
“Thank you for putting your faith in me, Arizona. I won’t let you down. Together, we’re going to save this state. Together, we’re going to #MakeArizonaGrandAgain,” Lake announced on X.
Thank you for putting your faith in me, Arizona.
I won’t let you down.
Together, we’re going to save this state.
Together, we’re going to #MakeArizonaGrandAgain. pic.twitter.com/eW0Q9TTFVV
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) July 31, 2024
During her victory speech, Lake praised her opponent, Mark Lamb.
“Mark Lamb 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,” Lake wrote.
.@sherifflamb1 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
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) July 31, 2024
In the U.S. House races, the stakes are equally high as several Republican candidates secured their positions amid intense competition. Notably, Abraham Hamadeh and Blake Masters are locked in a tight contest for Arizona’s U.S. House District 8 seat. Both candidates received the coveted endorsement from former President Donald Trump, igniting fervor among their respective bases.
As of the latest updates via FOX 10:
- District 1: D. Schweikert wins with an AP race call at 11:09 PM on July 30, 2024.
- District 2: Eli Crane claims victory with an AP race call at 11:07 PM against Kevin McCarthy-backed primary opponent.
- District 3: Jeff Zink secures his position with an AP race call at 11:50 PM.
- District 4: Kelly Cooper leads by nearly five percentage points with about 60% of votes counted.
- District 5: Andy Biggs wins unopposed.
- District 6: Juan Ciscomani wins with an AP race call at 11:26 PM.
- District 7: Daniel Butierez wins unopposed.
- District 8: As of the latest reports, Abraham Hamadeh leads by 6.38 percentage points with approximately 65.5% of votes counted.
- District 9: Paul Gosar wins unopposed.
