Kari Lake Files Candidacy Paperwork, Paving Path for 2024 Senate Race

Kari Lake, a prominent conservative figure, has officially entered the race for Arizona’s US Senate seat in 2024. On Monday, Lake filed her candidacy paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), marking a decisive step toward her political ambition.

Lake’s decision to run for office comes amidst a climate of intense political debate and speculation. Despite allegations of election rigging in 2020 and 2022, Lake’s move to run for the 2024 elections demonstrates her unwavering commitment to the democratic process and her faith in the power of the electorate.

.@stephen_richer undermines election integrity in Arizona, & then questions why @KariLake would want to run in the system HE created.

It’s the political equivalent of “stop hitting yourself.”

We know our movement is strong enough to overcome Richer’s incompetence & corruption. pic.twitter.com/gbLB3Xebu2

— Kari Lake War Room (@KariLakeWarRoom) October 5, 2023

The upcoming Senate race is expected to be a heated contest. After the primary, Lake is likely to face a three-way competition against Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I).

However, Lake’s popularity among conservatives is already evident. She leads in numerous polls, outpacing her closest Republican competitor by a significant 28-point margin.

Lake’s official filing was preceded by a video where she hinted at a Senate run and urged Arizonians to “stay tuned.” She also publicized an upcoming rally where she plans to make a “HUGE announcement.” This rally, scheduled for October 10, is eagerly anticipated by her supporters and political observers alike.

In her interactions with The Gateway Pundit, Lake expressed her dissatisfaction with the current options for the Senate seat. She criticized Ruben Gallego as an “unhinged Marxist” and accused Kyrsten Sinema of siding with Biden more often than Bernie Sanders, despite claiming to be an Independent.

Lake’s candid remarks reflect her commitment to challenging the status quo and bringing about meaningful change.

Nobody will convince me that Arizona elected this over Kari Lake without massive fraud pic.twitter.com/Dx7eCYS7LL

— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) September 28, 2023

Lake’s “Announcement Rally” will take place at Jetset Magazine in Phoenix, Arizona. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of supporters and media personnel. Lake’s social media posts leading up to the rally have been filled with anticipation and excitement, as she expressed her eagerness to “LAUNCH our movement into the future.”

However, Lake’s decision to run has not been without controversy. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, who was partially blamed for Lake’s alleged stolen election, questioned her decision to run in 2024 if she believed the elections were corrupt. This criticism, however, seems to have done little to deter Lake from her political ambitions.

Kari Lake’s official entry into the 2024 Senate race marks a significant moment in Arizona’s political landscape. Her conservative stance, coupled with her determination to challenge the existing political order, makes her a formidable contender.

As the countdown to the October 10 rally begins, all eyes are on Lake and her next steps in this exciting political journey.

This article appeared in StatesmanPost and has been published here with permission.