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Republican Kari Lake lost the U.S. Senate race in Arizona to Democrat Ruben Gallego. Lake, known for her association with President-elect Donald Trump and her denial of election results, has not yet publicly acknowledged her loss. Ruben Gallego will become Arizona’s first Latino U.S. Senator when he takes office in January.
Republican Kari Lake Loses Bid for U.S. Senate
Republican Kari Lake has lost another statewide election in Arizona, this time in her bid for U.S. Senate against Democrat Ruben Gallego. An ally of President-elect Donald Trump, Lake is known for promoting Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud and for contesting her own loss in Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial race.
Speculations arose whether she would accept the Senate race result if she lost. The Associated Press, NBC, and CNN called the race Monday night for Gallego. Gallego will become Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator when he takes his oath of office in January.
Has Kari Lake Conceded the Election?
No. Lake told reporters on Election Day she intended to accept the results of the race. However, neither Lake nor her campaign publicly acknowledged that the race has been called for her opponent. Gallego’s team confirmed Lake had not reached out to him as of Tuesday afternoon.
What Has Lake Said About the Election?
So far, Lake has stayed silent about the election result and has not stated plans to challenge the result in court. She and her campaign have been amplifying social media posts that cast suspicion on the election’s handling. On Saturday, Lake boosted a post quoting Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer’s remark that he wanted to make Lake’s life “hell.”
Has Lake Conceded the 2022 Election?
No. Lake never conceded her gubernatorial loss and spent years in court fruitlessly trying to overturn that election result. That mission ended Wednesday when the Arizona Supreme Court declined to hear her appeal claiming she’s the rightful Arizona governor.
What Has Gallego Said?
Gallego delivered a victory speech moments after media outlets projected he would win. He thanked his supporters and acknowledged being the state’s first Latino U.S. Senator.
What is Next for Kari Lake?
It’s unclear whether there’s a spot for Lake, an ally of Trump’s, in the incoming Trump administration. Lake had been a frequent fixture on the presidential primary campaign trail at the beginning of the year. Her relationship with Trump reportedly grew tense this year, as it became clear that she was the underdog in Arizona’s Senate race.
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