Kari Lake Announces Exit from Electoral Politics After Senate Loss

The former Arizona candidate shifts focus to supporting President-elect Trump in Washington, D.C., following her second statewide defeat.

Kari Lake, a former Arizona gubernatorial and Senate candidate, confirmed she does not plan to run for office again after her recent Senate loss to Democrat Ruben Gallego.
Lake's remarks came during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, where she cited dissatisfaction with election systems as a reason for stepping back from politics.
President-elect Donald Trump recently selected Lake to lead Voice of America, a government-funded international media outlet, during his second term.
Trump has publicly endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson, Lake's 2022 GOP primary opponent, for Arizona's 2026 gubernatorial race, signaling a pivot from his prior support of Lake.
Lake's political career has been marked by close alignment with Trump, though reports suggest their relationship cooled after her repeated electoral losses in Arizona.