Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego faces former television news anchor and staunch Donald Trump ally Kari Lake in Tuesday’s election for U.S. Senate. The state has a recent history of extremely close elections. The race one of a handful that will determine the Senate majority.
FILE - Rep. Ruben Gallego , D-Ariz., speaks before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, Aug. 9, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. FILE - U.S. Senate Republican candidate Kari Lake speaks during a debate with U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego , D-Ariz., Oct. 9, 2024, in Phoenix. FILE - Rep. Ruben Gallego , D-Ariz.
She tried to moderate but struggled to keep a consistent message on thorny topics, including election fraud and abortion.administration. She promised a tough crackdown on illegal immigration and labeled Gallego a supporter of “open borders.” She also went after his personal life, pointing to his divorce from Kate Gallego shortly before she gave birth. His ex-wife, now the mayor of Phoenix,
While Republicans hold a voter registration advantage in the affluent district, it has trended toward the center as college-educated suburban voters have turned away from Trump, reluctantly voting for Democrats or leaving their ballots blank. Redistricting ahead of the 2022 midterms accelerated the trend.
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