Summary
Democrat Ruben Gallego has won Arizona’s Senate seat, defeating Republican Kari Lake in a closely watched race.
Gallego will replace Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, marking Arizona’s fourth consecutive Democratic Senate win as the state trends centrist.
Gallego, once a progressive firebrand, shifted to a moderate stance, securing support from key groups like a major police union and emphasizing bipartisan issues like border security and veteran services.
Lake’s hardline MAGA persona failed to resonate widely, trailing Gallego in both votes and fundraising. Gallego framed his victory as a testament to perseverance and inclusivity.
I know it’s a small consolation in such an awful election but… my heart flutters every time Kari Lake proves that even her high name recognition isn’t enough to overcome how much of a trash human being she is.
Watching her repeatedly fail is almost as good as… well… if Ted Cruz had gotten kicked out of the Senate.