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Kari Lake, a former FOX 10 Phoenix Anchor, has announced she will not run for public office in Arizona again due to what she calls a “corrupt machine” in the state’s political landscape. Lake, who lost the 2022 election to current Governor Katie Hobbs by a fraction of one percentage point, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next director of Voice of America. She has previously lost a bid for U.S. Senate and settled a defamation lawsuit regarding claims that the 2022 Arizona election was rigged.
Kari Lake Declines to Run for Office Again
Kari Lake, former FOX 10 Phoenix Anchor, claims she will not run for public office in Arizona again, citing a “corrupt” political machine.
The Political Journey of Kari Lake
Lake stated she doesn’t want to subject her family to the rigors of another campaign. When queried at America Fest about any future Arizona gubernatorial bid, she focused on assisting President-elect Donald Trump.
In 2022, Lake lost the governor’s race to Katie Hobbs (D) by a sliver of 1 percent. This defeat was not conceded by Lake, even following certification and Supreme Court litigation.
In 2024, Lake was involved in a defamation lawsuit with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer over allegations of a rigged 2022 Arizona election. Details of the lawsuit’s settlement remain undisclosed.
Lake’s Future Political Path
Despite a 2.5% loss to Ruben Gallego (D) for a U.S. Senate seat in 2024, Lake remains politically active. She has been appointed by Trump as the next director of Voice of America.
Trump has endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson, Lake’s 2022 Republican primary opponent, for the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial election in Arizona. Taylor Robson lost the prior primary to Lake by roughly 5%.
The Source: Information for this story was gathered from X posts and the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.
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