Kari Lake won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona, setting up a matchup against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego. Lake, a Trump ally, won with 53% of the vote. She will face Gallego in a critical race that will help determine Senate control. Lake, a former newscaster, has heavily promoted Trump’s endorsement. Gallego, a Marine veteran, emphasizes working across the aisle. He enters the race with a cash advantage. In House primaries, GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani won in the swing 6th District, setting up a rematch with Democrat Kirsten Engel. The race is considered a toss-up. Overall, Arizona is a battleground state in the upcoming elections.
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