Here's who has endorsed Kari Lake in Arizona's US Senate race

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Kari grew up in Iowa. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Iowa. Kari is married to her husband Jeff, and together they have 2 children.

Kari has worked as a news anchor for Fox10 News Phoenix and as a small business owner.

Kari Lake ran for governor of Arizona in 2022, but did not win.

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Believes the federal government’s overspending causes inflation and plans to cut spending, reduce bureaucracy, and empower American workers to grow the economy.

Believes Joe Biden’s policies have "crushed Arizona" with record inflation and a severe illegal immigration crisis. Said, "Arizonans are dealing with record inflation – up 20 percent under the Biden administration."

Believes President Biden’s policies have "crushed Arizona" with record inflation and "the worst illegal immigration crisis in American history." 

Supports reducing federal regulations to ensure Arizona’s farmers and ranchers have access to necessary resources.

Supports "America First" economic policies, emphasizing the importance of small businesses and preserving Arizona’s western heritage.

- Believes the federal government’s overspending causes inflation and plans to cut spending, reduce bureaucracy, and empower American workers to grow the economy.
- Believes President Biden’s policies have "crushed Arizona" with record inflation and "the worst illegal immigration crisis in American history." 
- Supports reducing federal regulations to ensure Arizona’s farmers and ranchers have access to necessary resources.
- Supports "America First" economic policies, emphasizing the importance of small businesses and preserving Arizona’s western heritage.

Economy

Kari Lake defends anti-LGBTQ discrimination in Arizona: 'I have a lot of gay friends'

Believes in providing comprehensive support for young mothers to choose life, including quality pre-natal care and financial assistance. Said, "Lots of women come to regret having gotten an abortion, very few regret having a child."

Believes in providing comprehensive support for young mothers, including quality pre-natal care and financial assistance.

Believes life is priceless and supports state-level decisions on abortion, opposing a federal ban. Recognizes Arizona's 15-week abortion law and supports restrictions on late-term and partial-birth abortions.

Supports state-level decisions on abortion and opposes a federal ban.

Recognizes Arizona's 15-week abortion law and supports restrictions on late-term and partial-birth abortions.

Opposed protection of the LGBTQ+ community under state discrimination law.

- Believes in providing comprehensive support for young mothers, including quality pre-natal care and financial assistance.
- Supports state-level decisions on abortion and opposes a federal ban.
- Recognizes Arizona's 15-week abortion law and supports restrictions on late-term and partial-birth abortions.
- Opposed protection of the LGBTQ+ community under state discrimination law.

Healthcare

Opposes the use of electronic voting machines, mail-in ballots, and voting before Election Day.

- Opposes the use of electronic voting machines, mail-in ballots, and voting before Election Day.

Voting & Elections

Believes fentanyl and meth are "destroying our cities" and causing a surge in crime. Said, "Democrat policies are putting America and Americans last," impacting housing and wages.

Believes fentanyl and meth are "destroying our cities" and causing a surge in crime.

Opposes federal support for "harm reduction" policies, advocating instead for services and treatment to address homelessness and drug use.

Supports rebuilding a national system of in-patient treatment centers, halfway houses, and assisted-living facilities for drug and mental health treatment.

Supports law enforcement and honors fallen officers. Criticizes opponent for endorsement from an anti-police group.

Supports law enforcement and honors fallen officers.

Believes in "enforcing the laws we already have on the books" to improve public safety. Supports strong law enforcement and criminal justice measures.

Believes in "enforcing the laws we already have on the books" to improve public safety.

- Believes fentanyl and meth are "destroying our cities" and causing a surge in crime.
- Opposes federal support for "harm reduction" policies, advocating instead for services and treatment to address homelessness and drug use.
- Supports rebuilding a national system of in-patient treatment centers, halfway houses, and assisted-living facilities for drug and mental health treatment.
- Supports law enforcement and honors fallen officers.
- Believes in "enforcing the laws we already have on the books" to improve public safety.

Public Safety

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Supports providing $5,000 vouchers for high school graduates to attend community colleges, trade schools, or certificate programs, addressing the deficit in skilled workers and reducing the financial burden of higher education.

Supports ending "teaching to the test" by replacing annual testing with the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) every four years. Believes current testing practices are ineffective and detrimental to students' futures.

Supports ending "teaching to the test" by replacing annual testing with the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) every four years.

Believes in returning American education to a world-class standard by focusing on mathematics, science, and language. Plans to reduce federal bureaucratic interference in local schools.

Supports an emphasis on mathematics, science, and language in American education.

Supports cutting federal bureaucracy in education and reallocating savings to local schools through block grants. Believes in trusting states and local school districts to ensure children's success.

Supports cutting federal involvement in education and reallocating savings to local schools through block grants.

Opposes annual testing requirements in K-12 schools. Supports policies that prioritize children's education and reduce standardized testing pressures.

Opposes annual testing requirements in K-12 schools and supports policies that prioritize children's education and reduce standardized testing pressures.

Opposes "critical race theory" being taught in schools.

- Supports providing $5,000 vouchers for high school graduates to attend community colleges, trade schools, or certificate programs, addressing the deficit in skilled workers and reducing the financial burden of higher education.
- Supports ending "teaching to the test" by replacing annual testing with the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) every four years.
- Supports an emphasis on mathematics, science, and language in American education.
- Supports cutting federal involvement in education and reallocating savings to local schools through block grants.
- Opposes annual testing requirements in K-12 schools and supports policies that prioritize children's education and reduce standardized testing pressures.
- Opposes "critical race theory" being taught in schools.

Education

Supports withholding foreign aid from countries that do not help prevent illegal migration.

Supports withholding foreign aid from countries that do not help prevent undocumented migration.

Supports additional legislative action to combat international criminal cartels, address illegal immigration, and prevent future mass migration.

Supports additional legislative action to combat international criminal cartels, address undocumented immigration, and prevent future mass migration.

Believes in providing assistance to nations combating violent, organized crime and international criminal cartels. Supports strengthening foreign partnerships to address global security threats.

Believes in providing assistance to nations combating violent, organized crime and international criminal cartels.

Believes in enhancing technological surveillance and monitoring to assist Border Patrol with interceptions. Supports strong immigration policies and prioritizes military and veterans' issues.

Believes in improving technological surveillance and monitoring to assist Border Patrol with interceptions.

Believes veterans deserve appreciation for risking their lives to defend freedom. Supports policies that honor and protect veterans' sacrifices.

Supports policies that honor and protect veterans.

Supports new childcare centers and schools for military children, increased pay for childcare providers, and bonuses and enhanced training for teachers educating servicemembers' children.

- Supports withholding foreign aid from countries that do not help prevent undocumented migration.
- Supports additional legislative action to combat international criminal cartels, address undocumented immigration, and prevent future mass migration.
- Believes in providing assistance to nations combating violent, organized crime and international criminal cartels.
- Believes in improving technological surveillance and monitoring to assist Border Patrol with interceptions.
- Supports policies that honor and protect veterans.
- Supports new childcare centers and schools for military children, increased pay for childcare providers, and bonuses and enhanced training for teachers educating servicemembers' children.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports forming an engineering working group with various agencies to explore options like desalination and river pipelining to increase fresh water supply in the Mountain West and Southwest.

Believes a new water delivery system for Western states is crucial for national and economic security. Plans to exempt it from "extremely lengthy environmental review processes and legal challenges."

Believes a new water delivery system for Western states is crucial for national and economic security and plans to exempt it from "extremely lengthy environmental review processes and legal challenges."

Supports using federal funds to build major water delivery systems and help rural communities transition from groundwater sourcing to preserve the environment and water tables.

Believes Democrats are waging a "war on cheap, plentiful American energy," causing high utility rates and gas prices. Said, "The policies of the radical left are taking a toll we simply can’t afford."

Said, "Democrats are waging a war on cheap, plentiful American energy. Utility rates are exploding. Gas prices are through the roof."

Believes our energy future lies in "new, safe, and clean nuclear and reactor technologies." Plans to open oil reserves for exploration, reduce fuel and utility costs, and expand energy exports.

Believes the future of energy lies in "new, safe, and clean nuclear and reactor technologies."

Believes "waging a war on clean-burning oil and natural gas is counterproductive and unrealistic." Supports reducing pollution and transitioning from coal to natural gas for further emission reductions.

Believes "waging a war on clean-burning oil and natural gas is counterproductive and unrealistic" and supports reducing pollution and transitioning from coal to natural gas for further emission reductions.

Plans to protect Arizona farmers, ranchers, and citizens from cuts while ensuring the long-term viability of the Colorado River Basin as a vital resource.

Supports conserving the environment and lands for animals and Arizonans to enjoy.

Supports conserving the environment and natural lands for animals and Arizonans.

Plans to open oil reserves for exploration, reduce fuel and utility costs, and expand energy exports.

- Supports forming an engineering working group with various agencies to explore options like desalination and river pipelining to increase fresh water supply in the Mountain West and Southwest.
- Believes a new water delivery system for Western states is crucial for national and economic security and plans to exempt it from "extremely lengthy environmental review processes and legal challenges."
- Supports using federal funds to build major water delivery systems and help rural communities transition from groundwater sourcing to preserve the environment and water tables.
- Said, "Democrats are waging a war on cheap, plentiful American energy. Utility rates are exploding. Gas prices are through the roof."
- Believes the future of energy lies in "new, safe, and clean nuclear and reactor technologies."
- Believes "waging a war on clean-burning oil and natural gas is counterproductive and unrealistic" and supports reducing pollution and transitioning from coal to natural gas for further emission reductions.
- Plans to protect Arizona farmers, ranchers, and citizens from cuts while ensuring the long-term viability of the Colorado River Basin as a vital resource.
- Supports conserving the environment and natural lands for animals and Arizonans.
- Plans to open oil reserves for exploration, reduce fuel and utility costs, and expand energy exports.

Energy & the Environment

Endorsed by former President Trump as well as multiple federal and state officeholders.

Received endorsements from the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Oil and Gas Workers Association.

- Endorsed by former President Trump as well as multiple federal and state officeholders.
- Received endorsements from the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Oil and Gas Workers Association.

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Kari Lake

Believes the federal government is irresponsibly "spending money it doesn't have" by covering the annual deficit, which exceeds $1.5 trillion, through printing more money.

Believes the federal budget should be limited to ensure annual tax revenues exceed spending. Plans to "slowly pay off our debt" to stabilize the dollar and benefit American citizens.

Supports reducing federal regulations to protect Arizona’s cattle industry and ensure water access for farmers and ranchers.

Believes Kari will "revive our economy from the Biden disaster" by advocating for Arizona’s values.

The candidate's website says, "Lake finished her day on Friday with a meet-and-greet at 4s Barn in Show Low, AZ where she met with voters to discuss border security and a return to MAGAnomics from Biden’s failing economy."

Believes in cutting inflation and reducing the deficit. Supports reducing regulations and taxes to boost small businesses and economic growth.

The candidate's website says, "The NRSC’s analysis outlines the large effect that the presidential race between President Trump and Joe Biden will have on the race for U.S. Senate in Arizona. Lake, a Trump ally, is likely to benefit from his strong 11-point lead in Arizona given their aligned-platforms and historical election data tying presidential and senatorial results together in Arizona. Additionally, among undecided voters President Trump holds a 7% lead, providing Lake a larger opportunity to define lesser known progressive Ruben Gallego, a staunch Biden ally, in the race on his radical voting record."

Believes addressing drug and mental-illness fueled homelessness is crucial for improving public safety. Plans to support President Trump’s initiative to get homeless individuals off the streets and into treatment.

Believes the "exploding epidemic of drug and mental-illness fueled homelessness" is harming the quality of life in major cities. Supports addressing homelessness as a public safety issue.

Believes the "epidemic of homelessness due to drugs and mental illness" is harming urban quality of life. Supports addressing these issues to improve public safety in cities.

The candidate's website says, "– Gallego voted against notifying ICE when an illegal immigrant attempts to buy a firearm"

Believes we must stop a "tiny percentage" from ruining life for "hard-working, productive citizens" and restore "law and order" to our streets.

Believes in returning to "America First policies" for a secure border, historic peace, and a strong economy. Supports strong immigration policies and a robust military.

Believes immigration is a national security issue and opposes its use as a political tool.

Believes in supporting military personnel and their families. Plans to "fight everyday for our troops" in the Senate.

The candidate's website says, "Phoenix, AZ – On Friday, Ruben Gallego voted against the NDAA, which would give a 20% increase in pay for junior enlisted troops. In addition, the NDAA would provide benefits to military families such as new childcare centers and schools for military children, increased pay for childcare providers to ensure military children get quality care, and bonuses & enhanced training for the teachers educating the children of servicemembers."

Believes conservation and smart water management are essential but insists that augmenting fresh water supplies for Western states must be a priority for elected officials.

Plans to prioritize developing a new freshwater supply system for Arizona and the West as a senator.

Kari grew up in Iowa. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Iowa. She is married to her husband Jeff, and together they have 2 children.

Believes Joe Biden’s policies have "crushed Arizona" with record inflation and "the worst illegal immigration crisis in American history." 

- Believes the federal government’s overspending causes inflation and plans to cut spending, reduce bureaucracy, and empower American workers to grow the economy.
- Believes Joe Biden’s policies have "crushed Arizona" with record inflation and "the worst illegal immigration crisis in American history." 
- Supports reducing federal regulations to ensure Arizona’s farmers and ranchers have access to necessary resources.
- Supports "America First" economic policies, emphasizing the importance of small businesses and preserving Arizona’s western heritage.

Opposed protection of the LGBTQ community under state discrimination law.

- Believes in providing comprehensive support for young mothers, including quality pre-natal care and financial assistance.
- Supports state-level decisions on abortion and opposes a federal ban.
- Recognizes Arizona's 15-week abortion law and supports restrictions on late-term and partial-birth abortions.
- Opposed protection of the LGBTQ community under state discrimination law.

Endorsed by former President Donald Trump and multiple federal and state officeholders.

- Endorsed by former President Donald Trump and multiple federal and state officeholders.
- Received endorsements from the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Oil and Gas Workers Association.

Kari Lake grew up in Iowa as one of nine siblings, born to a teacher and a nurse. Details about where she attended school, her church affiliation, and her current family situation are not provided in the information given.

Kari Lake had a career in the news industry, where she spent 27 years before leaving mainstream media. She is known for rejecting what she perceived as agenda-driven press.

As of July 2, 2024, Kari Lake’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes American education should return to being "the envy of the world" with top schools at every level. Supports policies to achieve this standard in K-12 and higher education.

Believes American education should return to being "the envy of the world" with top schools at all levels. Plans to improve K-12 and higher education to achieve this standard.

Believes in restoring quality education to American schools to build a better future for the next generation. Plans to improve K-12 school policies and support higher education initiatives.

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