In Arizona's closely watched Senate race, Democratic candidate Ruben Gallego is maintaining a lead over Republican Kari Lake, according to recent polls.
However, a significant number of voters are engaging in ticket-splitting, supporting Gallego for Senate while backing Donald Trump for president. This phenomenon is being fueled by endorsements from key groups like the Arizona Police Association, which has backed both Trump and Gallego.
With early voting approaching, Lake's chances appear to be diminishing as Gallego's lead solidifies.
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It’s crazy that people are willing to vote for Trump and then turn around and support a Democrat like Gallego for Senate. Kari Lake would be a fighter for conservative values, unlike Gallego who's just another leftist puppet. Arizona needs to wake up before we lose more ground to these radicals.
It's wild to see people backing Trump while also supporting Gallego, but at least it shows that folks are recognizing the importance of having someone like Gallego in the Senate to actually fight for working people.
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Enigmatic voter group could split ticket for Trump, Dem Senate candidate in Arizona
Michelson claimed that recent endorsements from the Arizona Police Association (APA) for both Gallego and Trump could encourage the increasingly rare practice of split-ticket voting. Despite backing Trump and reportedly endorsing Lake during her 2022 gubernatorial bid, the union chose Democrat Gallego in the Senate race in 2024.
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Trump Gets a Lift From Arizona Ticket-Splitters Backing a Democrat for Senate
Representative Ruben Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Senate, leads in this key contest, a New York Times/Siena College poll found, while Kamala Harris trails Donald Trump.
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Looks like more voters are waking up to the idea that neither party has all the answers and are picking candidates based on their actual policies instead of just sticking to one side.
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Kari Lake's Chances to Win Arizona Senate Seat Dwindle Even Further, New Poll Shows
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego's lead in Arizona's Senate elections continues to be solid, with opponent Kari Lake's chance further dwindling as the time to go to the polls gets closer according to the latest survey on the race.
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