Arizona Senate Race Heats Up: Lake and Gallego Vie for Moderate Voters
As both candidates attempt to soften their political images, fundraising and national endorsements play a crucial role in the closely watched contest.
- Kari Lake criticizes Ruben Gallego's campaign finance and predicts he will avoid debates, focusing instead on misleading advertising.
- Lake and Gallego are both attempting to appeal to moderate voters in Arizona, with Lake moving away from hardline stances and Gallego dialing down his progressive rhetoric.
- Gallego announces a significant fundraising advantage over Lake, raising $7.5 million in the first quarter of the year.
- National Republican figures, including former President Donald Trump, endorse Lake, emphasizing the importance of the Arizona Senate race for GOP control of the chamber.
- Both candidates face challenges in rebranding themselves to a broader electorate, with Lake's past election denial claims and Gallego's progressive record being potential obstacles.