In the 2024 presidential race, the spotlight is also on down-ballot races for the House and Senate in Arizona, with primaries taking place on Tuesday night that hold national implications.
Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake, known for her alliance with former President Donald Trump and her stance as one of the Republican Party’s leading election deniers, is anticipated to secure victory in her primary against Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. The winner of the Republican primary will advance to the general election in November to face Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, who ran unopposed. This election could play a crucial role in determining control of the closely divided Senate, which is currently in the hands of the Democrats. The Senate seat was left vacant by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
