Democrat Ruben Gallego defeats Kari Lake to become Arizona's first Latino senator

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego will be Arizona’s first Latino senator next year, NBC News projects, after defeating Republican Kari Lake in a hard-fought Senate race.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Democrat Ruben Gallego beats far-right Kari Lake to win Arizona Senate seat

Gallego will be state’s first Latino in Senate, filling the seat of Democrat turned independent senator Krysten Sinema. Election briefing: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key roles ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake vie for Senate seat in Arizona

Rep. Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake are duking it out for the open Senate seat in Arizona after Sen. Kyrsten Sinema opted not to seek reelection.

'I will fight for Arizona': Gallego wins Senate race defeating Kari Lake

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego makes remarks after becoming the projected winner in the race for Arizona's Senate seat, beating Republican Kari Lake. He becomes Arizona's first Latino senator.

How Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego are trying to reach voters in the Arizona Senate race

Early voting is underway in Arizona, where Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego are vying for the Senate seat that is being vacated by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. A new CBS ...

Gallego defeats Lake in Arizona Senate race

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is projected to beat Republican Kari Lake in a consequential race for Arizona Senate, dealing the former local news anchor her second straight electoral loss, according ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Democrat Ruben Gallego projected to win Arizona Senate

Gallego, a five-term congressman who was favored to win the race, will replace independent Kyrsten Sinema, who held the seat and did not seek reelection.

Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego on future of Democratic party

Democrat Ruben Gallego beat Trump ally and Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's Senate race. He drew suport from Hispanic men, a group that drifted toward President-elect Donald Trump in Arizona and ...

Gallego and Lake trade barbs in Arizona Senate race

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Republican Kari Lake are battling for a significant Senate seat in the Grand Canyon State with early voting underway. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell and ...

Gallego, Lake target undecided voters in final days of Arizona Senate race

In Arizona's closely-watched Senate race, Rep. Ruben Gallego is hoping to lasso undecided Latino voters, while Republican challenger Kari Lake is seeking to harness voter angst over immigration and ...

Ruben Gallego speaks to CBS News after winning Arizona Senate race

Arizona went red for President-elect Donald Trump, but blue for Senator-elect Ruben Gallego. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with the newly-elected senator ...

Trump leads in Arizona, but Kari Lake struggles in Senate race, CBS News poll shows

The latest CBS News polling in Arizona shows former President Donald Trump with a slim lead within the margin of error. However, in the closely watched Senate race, Trump ally Kari Lake is trailing.

Arizona’s Kari Lake Is Already Claiming Election Fraud

The night before the election, Senate candidate Kari Lake of Arizona, a former TV anchor turned election truther, thanked her supporters for voting early—something she has long railed against.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Gallego: 'I don't believe' Kari Lake will accept an election loss

After casting his ballot early, Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego said he believed Kari Lake, his Republican opponent in the Arizona Senate race, would not accept the results of the election if she were ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Democrats are losing Latino men. Gallego has advice on winning them back.

Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."

Kari Lake's fraud claims drive Arizona lawyers away from GOP's 'election integrity' operation

Republican lawyers in Arizona are keeping their distance from the party's 2024 "election integrity" efforts amid Kari Lake’s unfounded fraud

Kari Lake, CNN's Kaitlan Collins tangle over results of Arizona gubernatorial race

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Republican candidate Kari Lake faced off in their only debate in the Arizona Senate race on October 9. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and Arizona Senate nominee Kari Lake ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Some Arizona voters don't buy Kari Lake's stolen election claim, even if they buy Trump's

Both former President Donald Trump and Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake have repeatedly pushed false claims that their lost elections were stolen from them.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Democrat Tammy Baldwin defeats Hovde for third Senate term in Wisconsin

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is projected to secure a third term in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Republican Eric Hovde and handing Democrats a key hold in a battleground ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Kari Lake's office receives 'suspicious envelope' of unknown substance

Kari Lake, the GOP candidate for Senate in Arizona, received an envelope with an “unknown substance” at her campaign office building on Tuesday, Phoenix police said. The substance was “tested and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator

Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking bribes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

For Ruben Gallego, the Campaign Trail Runs Through the Grand Canyon

The Democratic congressman, who is running for Senate in Arizona, hiked thousands of feet down to meet the Havasupai, a Native tribe, on their land, part of an extensive outreach effort in a ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Schumer invites McCormick, Gallego to Senate orientation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has invited Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick and Arizona Sen.-elect Ruben Gallego (D) to the Senate orientation this week after initially not ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Schumer invites McCormick and Gallego to Senate orientation

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Gallego joins Harris in bringing 2024 closing argument to Arizona

Vice President Harris brought her message to the west Thursday and was joined by Senate hopeful Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in hitting the key battleground of Arizona. “It is time for a new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Why Harris needs Latino voters in Arizona, Nevada

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Arizona and Nevada where Latino voters could help her campaign win both battleground states. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos breaks down the influence of Latino ...

Latino support for Democrats appears to be shrinking in Texas

Democrats have counted on the Latino vote for years, but their support appears to be slipping. NBC News polling shows a growing number of working class Latino voters in Texas are casting their ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Barrasso becomes No. 2 Senate leader

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) won the election to become Senate majority whip on Wednesday, cementing him as the No. 2 leader in the Republican conference for the foreseeable future. Barrasso was ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

In Arizona, Many Latino Families Are Divided About the 2024 Election

Miguel Gomez, 21, leans Trump. His parents very much don’t. Their home is a miniature battleground, reflecting the fierce divides among Latino voters in Arizona.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Arizona, Nevada exit polls show Harris leading with Latino voters

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading among Latino voters in Arizona and Nevada, CBS News exit polls suggest. However, Harris is underperforming among the group compared to President Biden's 2020 ...

‘We Welcomed Them’: G.O.P. Embraces New Latino Voters in Arizona

Days ago, President-elect Donald J. Trump won swing-state Arizona, flipping the state back to red.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Alsobrooks defeats Hogan in Maryland Senate race

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) defeated former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the Maryland Senate race, keeping a Democratic seat in party hands, according to a projection ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Sheehy defeats Tester in Montana, expanding Senate GOP majority

Businessman and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy (R) has defeated third-term Sen. Jon Tester (D) in Montana, expanding the Senate Republican majority set to take over next year. Sheehy's victory was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Ruben Amorim sends Manchester City into crisis as Sporting hand Pep Guardiola his third straight defeat

Amorim hasn't even arrived at Man United yet and he's already dealt his future rivals a serious blow

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

National Latino group endorses Florida's Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Senate

Democratic Florida Senate nominee Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has been endorsed by the country’s oldest Latino civil rights organization, a group that until 2024 had refused to endorse candidates. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

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