Results from Arizona’s primary elections Tuesday are still rolling in, but initial numbers have set the stage for several competitive contests in November. The ballot included multiple hot races on the federal, state, county and city levels.
The first few rounds of results were published late Tuesday night. However, many counties likely won't share any new numbers until Thursday.
The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Lake and Crane fend off challengers
Trump-endorsed Kari Lake won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding control of the Senate.
In the second congressional district, first-term Republican Representative Eli Crane came out far ahead of former Yavapai County Supervisor Jack Smith. He’s up against Democrat and former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
Some winners unopposed in general election
In other races, the primary was the big contest for some with the winners uncontested in the general election.
Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane is positioned to return for another term with his defeat over former state Republican lawmaker David Stringer. Same with Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes.
Deputy Coconino County Attorney Ammon Barker leads former legal defender Gary Pearlmutter for the top prosecutor position with 99% of precincts reporting.
The election settled every open post in Gila County as the all-Republican slate is uncontested in the general.
Northern Arizona results for state, county and city
The primary also included several notable state, county and city races.
Incumbent Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers leads Representative David Cook for Republican-leaning Legislative District Seven, which includes portions of Coconino, Navajo, Gila and Pinal counties.
Current representatives Selina Bliss and Quang Nguyen appear to be the victors in the GOP race for Yavapai County’s Legislative District 1. They’ll be up against two Democrats – theater company owner and director Jay Ruby and attorney Marcia Smith.
Yavapai County District 3 will have a new supervisor as Nikki Check crushed incumbent Donna Michaels for the Democratic nomination. She faces Republican Lori Drake in the general election.
Current Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow nabbed a second term, as did Camp Verde Mayor Dee Jenkins. In Payson, Stephen Otto narrowly beat incumbent Chris Higgins by less than 3%.