Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego defeated Republican Kari Lake in Arizona’s Senate race on Monday and will make history as the state's first Latino U.S. Senator.

The Associated Press called Gallego’s win on Monday night, marking the fourth consecutive Senate election win for Democrats in Arizona. He will replace outgoing Sen. Krysten Sinema, who was elected as a Democrat but declared herself an independent in 2022 and chose not to run for re-election.

Gallego led Lake in most polls throughout the year. “Gracias, Arizona!” he........

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