Key takeaways:
- Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, becoming the first Republican to enter the race.
- Lamb has become a prominent figure for his staunch support of former President Donald Trump and his advocacy for tougher immigration and drug smuggling laws.
- The race for the Senate seat is expected to be a competitive one, with Lamb joining a crowded field of candidates and his candidacy likely to be welcomed by the Republican base.
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, becoming the first Republican to enter the race for the seat currently held by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
Lamb, who filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Monday, has become a prominent figure in Arizona and beyond for his staunch support of former President Donald Trump and his advocacy for tougher immigration and drug smuggling laws.
Over the past few years, Lamb has been a frequent guest on Fox News, discussing immigration issues and criticizing Covid-19 vaccine requirements. He has also been a vocal supporter of former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Arizona, which has traditionally been a Republican stronghold, is a key target for the GOP as they seek to take control of the Senate. Democrats currently hold a slim majority of 51-49, including Sinema and two other independents who generally vote with them.
The race for the Senate seat is expected to be a competitive one, with Lamb joining a crowded field of candidates. His candidacy is likely to be welcomed by the Republican base, with Lamb’s record of support for President Trump and his hardline stance on immigration likely to be popular among the party’s supporters.
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