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The political scene in Arizona remains a focal point as Kari Lake, a former news anchor and staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary for the Senate. Lake defeated Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and neuroscientist Elizabeth Reye in her bid to replace Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who will not seek reelection. Lake is set to face Democrat Congressman Ruben Gallego, who is running unopposed.

In response to her victory, Lake expressed gratitude on social media: "Thank you for putting your faith in me, Arizona. I won’t let you down. Together, we’re going to save this state. Together, we’re going to #MakeArizonaGrandAgain."

During her victory speech, she also praised Mark Lamb: “Mark Lamb was never an opponent. He’s my friend. I truly appreciate everything he’s given to Arizona, and I know he’s not done fighting for it. He’s not done protecting it. He ran a great campaign, and I look forward to working together with him in the future.”

In the U.S. House races, attention is focused on District 8 where Abraham Hamadeh and Blake Masters are competing closely for the seat. Both candidates have received endorsements from former President Donald Trump.

As reported by FOX 10:

- In District 1, D. Schweikert was declared the winner at 11:09 PM on July 30.

- Eli Crane claimed victory in District 2 against a Kevin McCarthy-backed opponent at 11:07 PM.

- Jeff Zink secured his position in District 3 at 11:50 PM.

- Kelly Cooper leads in District 4 with nearly five percentage points ahead with about 60% of votes counted.

- Andy Biggs ran unopposed in District 5.

- Juan Ciscomani won in District 6 at 11:26 PM.

- Daniel Butierez was unopposed in District 7.

- In District 8, Abraham Hamadeh leads by over six percentage points with approximately two-thirds of votes counted.

- Paul Gosar ran unopposed in District 9.

These developments continue to shape Arizona's political landscape as candidates prepare for upcoming elections.