The lawsuit alleges that “illegal votes” were cast during the vote and that long lines prevented Republicans from voting. Lake lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the early November election. The result was formally confirmed earlier this week.
Endorsed by ex-President Donald Trump, Lake is among those who have repeated his baseless claims that Joe Biden won the presidential election through massive fraud. Even before the election, she had refused to say whether she would accept the election results if she lost. To date, Lake has not admitted defeat. While the count was still in progress, she claimed to have won.
Before the election, Lake was seen as a shooting star among Republicans. It was expected that the 53-year-old would now legally defend himself against the result. Her lawsuit is also against election winner Hobbs, who was previously responsible for holding elections in the state government as secretary of state. “Kari Lake needs attention like a fish needs attention,” local media quoted Hobbs’ office as saying. The election was safe and fair.
Arizona is considered a contested state in the US, which has increasingly changed from a once Republican stronghold in favor of the Democrats.
(SDA)