GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake has received a significant boost in her campaign following a series of high-profile endorsements from Republican leaders. This comes after the party’s recent election losses, with Lake emerging as a potential standard-bearer for the Republicans in their bid to flip one of the most contested seats in the 2024 election.
One of Lake’s biggest endorsements came from House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, who praised Lake as a “proven conservative fighter” and expressed confidence in her ability to secure the border, reduce the cost of living, protect American values, and save the country. Stefanik’s endorsement marks the first E-PAC Senate endorsement of the 2024 cycle, further solidifying Lake’s position within the party.
Lake expressed her gratitude for Stefanik’s endorsement, highlighting her admiration for Stefanik’s conservative values and her track record of standing against the Radical Left. Lake also emphasized her commitment to working with Stefanik to restore the country’s direction.
Stefanik’s endorsement joins a growing list of high-profile Republicans supporting Lake’s candidacy, including former President Donald Trump, Sen. John Barrasso, Rep. Jim Banks, Rep. Burgess Owens, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and various state and local elected officials in Arizona. This strong show of support underscores Lake’s appeal and the growing momentum behind her campaign.
Additionally, Stefanik’s endorsement aligns with her leadership role in Elevate PAC (E-PAC), a national effort to elect more conservative women to Congress. Since its founding in 2018, E-PAC has raised millions of dollars and supported numerous women candidates. In the 2020 election cycle, E-PAC endorsed women achieved significant victories, with 11 out of 15 flipped districts won by their candidates. This success contributed to a historic increase in the number of Republican women in Congress.
Lake’s main competitor for the Republican nomination is Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. Recent polls indicate that former President Trump is leading President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup in Arizona. If this trend continues, it could provide a boost for the Republican Senate nominee in a potential race against Phoenix-area Rep. Ruben Gallego, the likely Democratic nominee.
The current seat holder, Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, has not yet announced whether she will run for re-election, adding further uncertainty to the race.
As the 2024 campaign intensifies, Kari Lake’s growing support from influential Republican figures positions her as a strong contender in Arizona’s Senate race. With her conservative values, endorsements, and potential backing from former President Trump, Lake’s campaign is gaining momentum and could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Senate.
