Arizona Gubernatorial Race: Kari Lake Trails Ruben Gallego in Recent Polls

Polls Show Close Race Between Lake and Gallego

An updated average of recent polls shows Kari Lake, the Republican candidate for Arizona governor, trailing Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego. The polls, which account for each poll's recency, sample size, methodology, and house effects, indicate that Gallego has a slight lead over Lake.

Lake is facing competition from within her own party. Matt Salmon, Kimberly Yee, Steve Gaynor, Karin Taylor Robson, and Jorge Rivas are among the other Republican candidates running for governor.

Lake Faces Battle for Republican Nomination

Lake is considered the frontrunner in the Republican primary, but she faces a challenge from her opponents. The latest polls show that Lake is leading the field, but Salmon and Robson are close behind.

The Arizona gubernatorial election will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. The winner of the Republican primary will face Gallego in the general election.