Democrat Katie Hobbs defeats election denier Kari Lake for Arizona governor
Democrat Katie Hobbs has narrowly defeated Republican Kari Lake to grow to be the subsequent governor of Arizona, the Associated Press projected, making sure that one in every of America’s maximum distinguished 2020 election deniers will now no longer oversee the 2024 vote withinside the pivotal swing state.
“Democracy is worth the wait,” Hobbs tweeted. “Thank you, Arizona. I am so honored and so proud to be your next Governor.”
Hobbs’ victory is key for Democrats in a presidential battleground state and a rebuke to a prominent election denier — although the closeness of the contest left the result up in the air for nearly a week.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve as the next Governor of Arizona,” Hobbs said in a statement Monday night. “I want to thank the voters for entrusting me with this immense responsibility. It is truly an honor of a lifetime, and I will do everything in my power to make you proud.”
Democrat Katie Hobbs projected to defeat Kari Lake in Arizona governor’s race
The Associated Press called the race Monday evening. With more than 95% of the vote in, Hobbs led with 50.41% of the vote to Lake’s 49.59%, outside the margin of a government-mandated recount.