Summary

Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego has won the Arizona Senate race, becoming the state’s first Latino senator and defeating far-right candidate Kari Lake.

Gallego will replace Kyrsten Sinema, a former Democrat turned independent who did not seek re-election.

Gallego’s lead in fundraising and consistent polling advantage helped secure his 50% to 48% victory. Lake struggled to attract moderate Republicans and independents, partly due to her past criticisms of John McCain.

This win gives Republicans a 52-47 Senate majority, as Democrats lost seats in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Montana.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    That’s a good point, although they don’t all fuck up and get fired.

    On the other hand, a cabinet-level position has far more power than a single senator.

    • Furball
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      9 days ago

      They don’t all fuck up but this one is fucking Kari lake. It’s all but guaranteed