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The political landscape of Arizona is buzzing with anticipation.
Reports suggest Kari Lake, the former Republican gubernatorial nominee, is on the verge of announcing her candidacy for the Senate in 2024. This news has stirred excitement throughout the state, with many conservatives eagerly waiting for official confirmation.
Lake, who came close to winning the governorship in the 2022 midterms, narrowly losing to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs by less than one point, is expected to launch her Senate bid as soon as next month.
The seat she is eyeing is currently held by Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who has yet to announce her intentions for reelection.
The potential entry of Lake into the race has been met with enthusiasm from Arizonans, especially those within the conservative community. They view her as a strong contender who could bring a fresh conservative perspective to the U.S. Senate.
Kari Lake is expected to announce a run for US Senate.
Raise your hand if you support Kari Lake’s decision!🙌 pic.twitter.com/186PMzWz3Z
— Lori Deers🇺🇸 (@Liana53160) September 21, 2023
Caroline Wren, senior adviser to Lake, echoed these sentiments, stating, “It’s time Arizona has a true conservative fighter in the U.S. Senate.
The people of Arizona want Kari Lake to stay in this fight and are calling on her to run, and she’s very likely to answer that call.”
However, the road to the Senate won’t be without its challenges. Lake could potentially face Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in a three-way race if Sinema decides to run for reelection.
Furthermore, she may also have to contend with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, Blake Masters, and several other Republican hopefuls in the primary next year.
Despite these potential obstacles, Lake appears to be a strong contender. An Emerson College survey released on August 8 indicates that she currently leads the Republican primary with 42% support.
This gives her a significant lead over Lamb, who has 11% support, and Masters, who has 7%.
.@katiehobbs was provided a private security guard by a liberal dark money group during her “campaign” for governor.
She never reported this in-kind donation to the FEC.
She just gave the man a $115,000 salary & a cabinet position.
This is a cut-and-dry violation of campaign…
— Kari Lake War Room (@KariLakeWarRoom) September 21, 2023
However, another survey from Noble Predictive Insights suggests a more challenging scenario for Lake in a three-way general election race. According to this survey, Lake would come in third with 25% support, trailing behind Gallego at 34% and Sinema at 26%.
Regardless of these projections, one thing is clear: Kari Lake’s potential entry into the Senate race has energized Arizona’s political scene.
Her conservative stance and strong support base make her a formidable candidate. As we await her official announcement, it’s evident that Lake’s potential candidacy could significantly shape the future of Arizona politics.
This article appeared in The Patriot Brief and has been published here with permission.
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