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After a delay in getting all votes counted from Maricopa County, former local newscaster Kari Lake has been declared the winner of the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary.
The race was called late on Thursday night after she handily defeated Karrin Taylor Robson, Scott Neely, and Paola Tulliani-Zen.
We officially won every single county in Arizona. Clean sweep of the State.
This isn’t MY win.
This is OUR win.Thank you, Arizona. ♥️
— Kari Lake for AZ Governor (@KariLake) August 5, 2022
Not only has @KariLake officially won, but she now has the lead in EVERY SINGLE COUNTY pic.twitter.com/0stLkm8DMx
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 5, 2022
.@KariLake has officially taken every single county in Arizona.
— Republican Party of Arizona (@AZGOP) August 5, 2022
Thank you, Arizona! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ssJzgdrWbR
— Kari Lake for AZ Governor (@KariLake) August 5, 2022
The seat is open given current Republican Gov. Doug Ducey is unable to run for re-election due to term limits.
Lake’s campaign website noted that she has been endorsed by a slew of top Republicans, including former President Donald Trump.
“She is STRONG on CRIME, Will PROTECT our BORDER, 2ND AMENDMENT, MILITARY, VETS, and will FIGHT to RESTORE ELECTION INTEGRITY.” — PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
“Her opponents won’t even show up to debate her and she is the Trump MAGA candidate in Arizona.” — PETER NAVARRO
“Kari Lake is a STRONG WOMAN and will truly be a GOVERNOR for the PEOPLE of ARIZONA. She Doesn’t owe any favors to the political class or any special interests.” — GENERAL MICHAEL FLYNN
“Please ELECT this WOMAN if you still Believe in FREEDOM and LIBERTY in ARIZONA.” — DONALD TRUMP JR
“She is a CONSERVATIVE, freedom fighter, wants to make sure we SECURE the southern border, and to carryout President Trump’s America First Agenda…” — SENATOR MARSHA BLACKBURN
“After thoroughly reviewing Kari Lake’s newly released strategy, I fully endorse her BOLD plan to finish President Trump’s wall and SECURE Arizona’s border…” — BRANDON JUDD
“I am proud to endorse Kari Lake to be our next Governor. Arizona is at a crossroads and the state needs a governor who will work with the people, and for the people, and not just special interests.” — U.S. CONGRESSMAN PAUL GOSAR
“Kari is a FEARLESS leader who will never cave to appease the Fake News media, she will fight for election integrity, and she will help secure the southern border!” — KIMBERLY GUILFOYLE
“I have spent my career fighting to preserve the rights and freedoms of the families in our state. When I talk to Kari Lake, I see the same passion in her.” — SENATOR NANCY BARTO
“She is the CONSERVATIVE in this race and Kari is tough as nails! She will make an exceptional Governor. We need her on the 9th floor!” — WARREN PETERSEN
“Kari Lake is the ONLY Candidate for Governor that believes in Election Integrity… it is critically important that all Arizonans get out and cast your vote as soon as you can for Kari Lake” — GREGG PHILLIPS
“We need more America First Patriots to stand up to the Fake News & the RINOs & not move an inch. Kari Lake is exactly the type of warrior I’m talking about… No one loves Arizona more than Kari Lake.” — MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE
“It’s time for the people to be represented by the people. No more fake feckless politicians. We need a fighter and Kari is ready to fight for Arizona” — BRANDON TATUM
