It seemed the perfect time to topple the Arizona Republican Party chairman. Donald Trump, fresh off his decisive New Hampshire primary win, was eager to solidify his party's control in key battleground states like Arizona. With polling numbers in flux, both Republicans and Democrats were gearing up for a fierce battle in what was considered a toss-up state.
Only four Democratic-held states are considered toss-ups—but it could still be a dramatic race, as Republicans vie to take control of the Senate. Arizona, with its shifting demographics and political landscape, was a prime target for both parties looking to gain an edge in the upcoming election.
Democratic Senate candidates continue to run ahead of President Biden in battleground states, a polling spread that presents acute challenges for the GOP. In Arizona, where the race was tightening, candidates on both sides were working tirelessly to sway undecided voters and secure crucial endorsements.
Wannabe Arizona senator Kari Lake is once again fanning the flames of alleged election tampering as she stares down a bruising battle with her Republican opponents. With accusations flying and tensions rising, the race in Arizona was becoming increasingly contentious as candidates fought to gain the upper hand.
Independent Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced Tuesday that she will not run for re-election, leaving the field wide open for new contenders to emerge. As speculation swirled about her successor, both parties were strategizing on how to best position themselves for success in the upcoming election.
Kyrsten Sinema, the independent incumbent, has not announced whether she will run for re-election. But as both parties in Arizona prepare for a heated battle, her decision will have far-reaching implications for the outcome of the race and the balance of power in the Senate.
Arizona was one of the closest states in 2020, perhaps the epitome of the modern purple state. Recent trends and demographic analysis indicated that the state was up for grabs, with both parties investing heavily in outreach and advertising to sway undecided voters.
The Republican Senate campaign arm is out with a scathing new ad accusing Arizona Senate candidate Ruben Gallego of being a 'deadbeat dad,' adding fuel to an already fiery campaign season. With mudslinging and negative ads dominating the airwaves, the race in Arizona was shaping up to be a brutal fight to the finish.
The high-stakes presidential election has taken on increased significance for Democrats' precarious path to holding power in the Senate. With control of the Senate hanging in the balance, Arizona was a key battleground state where every vote and every seat mattered in the fight for control of Congress.
