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Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, has endorsed Ruben Gallego for Arizona’s open Senate seat. Hamill praised Gallego for his service to the country and his vision for Arizona. Hamill is a well-known Democrat and Joe Biden supporter with a large social media following.
Star Wars’ Luke Skywalker Actor Endorses Senate Candidate
Recently, Kari Lake encountered an unexpected development in the political galaxy. Mark Hamill, known as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars, endorsed Ruben Gallego for Arizona’s open Senate seat, lauding his service and vision.
Hamill’s Influence on Senate Race
Hamill’s endorsement raises eyebrows given Arizona’s crucial role in the presidential and Senate races. His social media interaction with TheRealThelmaJohnson, a popular parody account in Arizona, led to a Star Wars-themed post targeting Lake.
The post, depicting Lake’s political journey and losses, received Hamill’s attention and appreciation. Notably, Hamill is a Democrat with a significant social media following and is fondly remembered by voters for his role as a hero in Star Wars.
Impact of Hamill’s Endorsement
While endorsements typically have limited impact, a close race could benefit from the backing of a beloved figure like Hamill. Conversely, Lake might need to find equally influential supporters, perhaps someone of James Earl Jones’ stature?
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