Multiple news outlets, including Fox News Decision Desk, are calling the Arizona governor’s election: Katie Hobbs, the Democratic candidate for gubernatorial office has defeated Kari Lake (50.4% to 49.6%). A recount could be initiated under Arizona state law if the final count is within half a percentage point.
From Fox News
Lake, a former TV news anchor, resigned last year to run for governor after 22 years at Fox affiliate in Phoenix. Trump’s strong support for former President Trump, and his unproven claims of rigging the 2020 election, Lake was endorsed by Trump and heavily supported her as she narrowly beat a term-limited GOP Governor. Doug Ducey.
Lake emphasized her “common sense conservatism” by focusing her campaign on issues such as border security, homelessness and banning critical race theory from Arizona classrooms. She also supported school choice and opposed abortion.
Hobbs, who was a social worker and later served in the Arizona state House, as well as the state Senate, was elected Secretary-of-State in 2018. Hobbs was a former social worker who later served in the Arizona state House and the Arizona State Senate. He was elected Secretary of State in 2018. The results of the 2018 Arizona election were . It was one of few states where President Biden narrowly beat Trump. Trump tried unsuccessfully to reverse the results.
Lake has not indicated that she intends to be quiet. She shared a tweet shortly after the call.
Arizonans recognize BS when it is presented.
— Kari Lake (@KariLake November 15, 2022
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Arizona gov election: Katie Hobbs defeats GOP challenger Kari Lake, race may now go to recount under state law https://t.co/ACuPD2qRCj
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