Main races in Arizona
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a former Democrat turned impartial and lengthy a boogeyman for liberals, is retiring this yr, and Democratic Rep. Rueben Gallego is dealing with Republican Kari Lake in a race for the open seat. Gallego, who represents Phoenix and the encircling western suburbs in Congress, has a fundraising benefit, having raised almost $22 million by the top of Sept., whereas Lake has almost $17 million.
A polarizing ally of Trump, Lake first ran for governor in 2022 and refused to simply accept the election outcomes. A CBS Information ballot carried out from Oct. 11-16 had Gallego main Lake by 9 factors.
Polling in Arizona
A CBS News poll conducted from Oct. 11-16 in Arizona had Trump leading by 3 points against Harris. Trump is boosted by voters who say immigration/border and the economy are their most important issues, while Harris has advantages with voters who prioritize abortion rights and the state of democracy, keeping this race close.