Robson Pulls Ahead of Lake In Heated Race for Republican Nomination for Arizona Governor

Arizona businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson currently leads her opponent Kari Lake in a heated five-way battle for the Republican nomination for governor of Arizona in the Aug. 2 primary.

With 82 percent of precincts reporting, Robson currently holds a solid lead with 48 percent of the vote. Lake trails by 8 points at 41 percent.

According to Decision Desk HQ, the long-shots Matt Salmon, Scott Neely, and Paola Tulliani-Zen trail by significant margins with less than 5 percent of the vote.

Robson and Lake ran high-profile campaigns primarily distinguished by their bitter rivalry and public hostility toward one another.

Each presented herself as the conservative candidate best suited to lead the state through the current border crisis.

Throughout her campaign, America First candidate Lake characterized her opponent as an “Establishment RINO” (Republican In Name Only), aligned with Arizona Democrats and establishment Republicans.

“I’m up against a billionaire—actually, her husband’s a billionaire,” Lake said at a recent campaign rally in Tucson. “She’s spending more money than ever in a statewide race in the history of this country to try to defeat us.”

“We’re not going to let her win. Arizona is not for sale and can’t be purchased. We’re going to send them a message.”

Trump Blessing

Robson portrayed Lake as an unknown quantity—an Obama Democrat turned Trump Republican only when she decided to run for office.

Lake, a former Fox10 anchor, quickly gained momentum in the polls with the blessing of former President Donald Trump. His endorsement of Lake proved key in the minds of many of her supporters.

On July 22, Trump appeared at a “Save America” rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, to shore up support for Lake and other America First Republican candidates.

Former President Donald Trump and Kari Lake, whom Trump is supporting in Arizona’s gubernatorial race,

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