Arizona Senate Race Tightens as Votes Counted

The Arizona Senate race between Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego remains too close to call as officials continue counting votes. As of Thursday morning, Gallego leads by approximately 50,000 votes, a significant reduction from over 100,000 on election night, with roughly one million ballots left to tally. Voter turnout has been notable, but concerns over the integrity of the vote count have arisen, particularly regarding issues in Maricopa County. Both candidates have expressed confidence, with Lake urging supporters to ensure their provisional ballots are counted, while Gallego remains optimistic despite a notable drop in his lead. This race, taking place in a politically divided state, reflects broader national trends as Republicans seek to regain control of the Senate. Regardless of the outcome, control of the Senate is not expected to change significantly, as Republicans have already flipped several seats.