History of Kari Lake in Timeline
Kari Lake Halperin is a former American television news anchor and a prominent figure in the Republican Party. She is currently running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona in the 2024 election. Previously, she was the Republican nominee for the Arizona gubernatorial election in 2022.
August 23, 1969: Birth of Kari Lake
Kari Lake was born on August 23, 1969, in Rock Island, Illinois.
1969: Birth and Family Background
Kari Lake, the youngest of nine children, was born in 1969 to Larry and Sheila Lake. Her father was a teacher and coach, and her mother was a nurse.
May 1991: Internship at KWQC-TV
Kari Lake began an internship at KWQC-TV in Davenport, Iowa, in May 1991 while attending the University of Iowa.
1992: Reporter and Weathercaster at WHBF-TV
Kari Lake worked as a daily reporter and weekend weathercaster at WHBF-TV in Rock Island in 1992.
August 1994: Weekend Weather Anchor at KPNX
Kari Lake was hired as the weekend weather anchor at KPNX in Phoenix, Arizona, in August 1994.
August 1998: Lake Marries Jeff Halperin
Lake married Jeff Halperin in August 1998. They have two children together. This was her second marriage, as she was previously married to Tracy Finnegan, an electrical engineer.
1998: Anchor at WNYT
In the summer of 1998, Kari Lake relocated to Albany, New York to work at WNYT, where she became an evening anchor.
1999: Kari Lake Joins KSAZ-TV
In 1999, Kari Lake began working as an anchor for the Phoenix television station KSAZ-TV.
1999: Evening Anchor at KSAZ-TV
Kari Lake returned to Arizona in 1999 and became an evening anchor for KSAZ-TV (Fox 10 Phoenix).
2004: Support for John Kerry
Kari Lake supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.
November 3, 2006: Leaving the Republican Party
Kari Lake left the Republican Party and registered as an independent on November 3, 2006, citing her opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
January 4, 2008: Joining the Democratic Party
Kari Lake registered as a Democrat on January 4, 2008, following Barack Obama's victory in the Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses.
January 31, 2012: Returning to the Republican Party
Kari Lake rejoined the Republican Party on January 31, 2012.
2015: Lake's Religious Transition
Prior to 2015, Lake identified as a Buddhist, according to her friends. Her religious views shifted sometime before 2015.
2016: Interview with President Barack Obama
Kari Lake interviewed President Barack Obama in 2016 while working at KSAZ-TV.
2017: Facebook Post Regarding Trump's Inauguration
Nine days before Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, Kari Lake published a Facebook post that characterized the event as a "national day of mourning and protest." In the post, she engaged with her followers, inquiring about their potential reactions to the inauguration and whether they intended to protest. The post was later removed following inquiries from Fox News.
2018: Opposition to Red for Ed Movement
Kari Lake opposed the Red for Ed movement in 2018, claiming it was a ploy to legalize marijuana. She later apologized for the statement and took a month-long leave from her job.
July 2019: Promotion of Parler Account
In July 2019, Kari Lake was recorded promoting her account on the platform Parler while on a "hot mic."
April 2020: Sharing COVID-19 Misinformation
Kari Lake shared COVID-19 misinformation on social media platforms Twitter and Facebook in April 2020.
2020: Alignment with Trump and Election Claims
Throughout 2020, Kari Lake emerged as a staunch advocate for the unsubstantiated claims of a "stolen" presidential election, aligning herself closely with former President Donald Trump. Her campaign strategy heavily leaned on promoting these election-related allegations.
2020: Interview with President Donald Trump
While working at KSAZ-TV, Kari Lake interviewed President Donald Trump in 2020.
2020: Voter Signature Discrepancies Highlighted
In January 2023, Kari Lake used social media to highlight alleged voter signature discrepancies, mostly from the 2020 election, to cast doubt on the integrity of the electoral process. This action, which potentially violated Arizona law regarding the privacy of voter signatures, underscored her continued challenges to election results.
2020: Claims of Election Fraud and Demands for Action
Kari Lake made serious allegations in 2020, claiming that President Joe Biden's 81 million votes were illegitimate and that Donald Trump had actually won Arizona in the 2020 presidential election, despite official results showing otherwise. Her calls for the decertification of the election, a legally impossible process, and accusations against Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs added fuel to the controversy.
2020: Promotion of False Claims Regarding 2020 Presidential Election
During her campaign, Kari Lake promoted false claims that Donald Trump had won the 2020 presidential election.
2020: Endorsements and Stances on Election Results
In 2020, Kari Lake received endorsements from prominent figures such as Donald Trump, Arizona congressman Paul Gosar, and former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, solidifying her alignment with pro-Trump factions. Her staunch stance on the 2020 election, asserting that she would not have certified Biden's victory in Arizona had she been governor, further underscored her commitment to these claims.
2020: Campaign Focused on False Election Claims
Kari Lake centered her campaign on promoting the false claim that the 2020 presidential election was "rigged and stolen."
March 2021: Departure from KSAZ
Kari Lake announced her departure from KSAZ in March 2021, shortly after a video of her at CPAC raised questions about her journalistic impartiality.
June 2021: Filing for Governor of Arizona
Kari Lake filed paperwork to run for Governor of Arizona in June 2021.
June 2021: Announcement of Gubernatorial Campaign
Kari Lake announced her campaign for governor in June 2021.
August 2021: Anti-Mask Rallies and Stance on Mandates
In August 2021, Kari Lake actively participated in anti-mask rallies, particularly targeting Arizona State University, urging students to defy the university's mask mandates. Her vocal opposition to mask and vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating her intent to oppose them as governor, marked a significant stance.
September 2021: Endorsement by Donald Trump
Donald Trump endorsed Kari Lake in September 2021.
November 2021: Promotion of Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin
During November 2021, Lake revealed her use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19, further expressing her intention to facilitate the in-state production of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to increase their accessibility. Her public questioning of COVID-19 vaccine science and unvaccinated status fueled further debate.
2021: Resignation from KSAZ-TV and Gubernatorial Candidacy Announcement
Kari Lake resigned from her position as anchor at KSAZ-TV in 2021. Shortly after, she announced her candidacy for governor.
2021: Continued Election Fraud Claims and Calls for Imprisonment
Even after the Maricopa County presidential ballot audit in 2021 found no evidence of election fraud, Lake continued to demand the election's decertification. Her echoing of Sidney Powell's false claims of a widespread election fraud conspiracy on platforms like Lou Dobbs Tonight and her advocacy for imprisoning individuals like Katie Hobbs and journalists based on unsubstantiated allegations related to the 2020 election sparked significant controversy.
2021: Campaign Activities and Election Fraud Claims
During her 2021 gubernatorial campaign, Kari Lake actively participated in events organized by Mike Lindell, a known proponent of election fraud claims related to the 2020 election. Her public statements, including her assertion that she would not have certified Biden's 2020 victory in Arizona, continued to fuel controversy.
2021: Citing Party Switchers as Precedent
After launching her campaign for governor in 2021, Lake cited prominent Republicans who had previously been Democrats as precedent for her own party changes.
April 2022: Lake and Finchem File Suit to Ban Electronic Voting Machines
In April 2022, Kari Lake and Mark Finchem initiated legal action against state officials, aiming to prohibit the utilization of electronic voting machines in the 2022 election.
June 2022: Continued Election Fraud Claims During Debate
In a June 2022 debate among Republican nomination candidates, Kari Lake persisted in making unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 presidential election, labeling it as "stolen" and "corrupt." Her unwavering commitment to these allegations continued to raise concerns.
June 2022: Lake Praises Dobbs Decision
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in June 2022, which overturned Roe v. Wade, Kari Lake expressed her support for the ruling.
July 2022: Resurfacing of Facebook Post and Campaign Response
In July 2022, Fox News brought to light a 2017 Facebook post by Kari Lake in which she referred to Donald Trump's inauguration as a "national day of mourning and protest" and questioned her followers about their participation in potential protests. The post was subsequently deleted after Fox News sought clarification from Lake's campaign regarding its content.
August 2, 2022: Victory in Republican Primary
Kari Lake won the Republican primary in Arizona on August 2, 2022.
August 2022: Judge Dismisses Lake and Finchem's Suit Against Electronic Voting Machines
In August 2022, U.S. District Judge John Tuchi dismissed a lawsuit brought by Kari Lake and Mark Finchem that sought to ban the use of electronic voting machines in the 2022 election. Tuchi's ruling stated that Lake and Finchem had presented only "conjectural allegations of potential injuries," lacking the necessary standing to pursue the case. Furthermore, Tuchi invoked the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Purcell principle as grounds for dismissal.
September 2022: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Kari Lake and her opponent, Katie Hobbs, participated in a gubernatorial candidate forum held by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry in September 2022.
October 2022: Refusal to Commit to Accepting Election Results
On two occasions in October 2022, Kari Lake declined to state unequivocally that she would accept the results if she were to lose the election. Her response consistently emphasized her expectation of winning, stating, "I'm going to win the election, and I will accept that result."
October 2022: Ninth Circuit Rejects Lake and Finchem's Appeal on Electronic Voting Machines
In October 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected an appeal filed by Kari Lake and Mark Finchem. This appeal stemmed from their lawsuit seeking to ban electronic voting machines. The court underscored that the plaintiffs' arguments were solely focused on speculative future hacking scenarios, devoid of any grounding in past harm. Echoing the district court's stance, the Ninth Circuit deemed these "speculative allegations" as insufficient to establish an injury.
November 7, 2022: Suspicious White Powder Incident
On November 7, 2022, Kari Lake's campaign reported receiving an envelope containing suspicious white powder. Subsequent testing by the Phoenix Police Department found no hazardous substances.
November 14, 2022: Reaction to Projected Election Loss
On November 14, 2022, when multiple media outlets projected Kari Lake's narrow defeat in the gubernatorial election against Katie Hobbs, Lake responded dismissively on Twitter, stating, "Arizonans know BS when they see it." This marked the beginning of her challenge to the election outcome.
December 9, 2022: Lake Files Lawsuit Contesting Election Results
Following the certification of Arizona's election results, Kari Lake, on December 9, 2022, initiated a new legal challenge within the state court system. Her lawsuit sought a court order to either overturn Katie Hobbs' victory, declaring Lake the rightful winner of the election, or to mandate a complete rerun of the election in Maricopa County. Lake's complaint alleged the presence of hundreds of thousands of illegal votes cast during the election. However, she did not furnish any substantiating evidence to corroborate these claims.
December 15, 2022: Lake Honored at Log Cabin Republicans Gala
After her election loss, Lake was recognized as an honoree and presenter at the "Spirit of Lincoln Gala" hosted by the Log Cabin Republicans, a political action committee for LGBTQ Republicans, on December 15, 2022.
December 2022: Lake's Appeal Regarding Election Results Rejected
In December 2022, an Arizona Court of Appeals panel rejected Kari Lake's appeal of a ruling that declared Katie Hobbs the winner of the election.
December 2022: Self-Identification as "Election Denying Deplorable" and Analysis of Voting Irregularities
In December 2022, Kari Lake publicly embraced the label of a "proud election denying deplorable." This followed analyses by The Washington Post and The New York Times that scrutinized her claims of voting irregularities disproportionately affecting Republican-dominated areas, finding them to be largely unsubstantiated. The analyses suggested that while some voters faced inconveniences, most were able to cast their votes, and there was no widespread disenfranchisement.
December 2022: Judge Sanctions Lake's Lawyers in Electronic Voting Machine Suit
In December 2022, Judge John Tuchi imposed sanctions on Kari Lake's legal team, which included Alan Dershowitz, in connection with their lawsuit seeking to ban electronic voting machines. Tuchi's decision was based on his finding that the lawyers had made "false, misleading, and unsupported" assertions during the proceedings, including claims lacking an adequate factual or legal basis. The judge characterized these actions as furthering "false narratives that baselessly undermine public trust at a time of increasing disinformation about, and distrust in, the democratic process." The imposed sanctions amounted to approximately $122,000 in attorney fees to be paid to the defendants.
December 2022: Fundraising Activities and Non-Profit Group Formation
From the 2022 Election Day until the year's end, Kari Lake's campaign raised a significant sum of $2.6 million. Concurrently, a non-profit fundraising group, established by Lake's advisors, emerged in December 2022, ultimately becoming her primary fundraising channel. Notably, this non-profit status exempted the group from disclosing detailed donation information, raising transparency concerns.
2022: Republican Nomination for Governor
Kari Lake sought the Republican nomination for governor of Arizona in the 2022 election.
2022: Lake Alleges Election Interference
In 2022, Kari Lake made allegations regarding intentional interference with ballot printers and the chain of custody of ballots in Maricopa County during the election.
2022: Lake Identifies as Evangelical Christian
By 2022, Lake publicly identified as an evangelical Christian.
2022: False Claims About Voting Attempt Failures
During January 2023, Kari Lake made public allegations of almost 250,000 voting attempts failing in the 2022 Arizona elections, insinuating widespread irregularities. However, she did not provide any concrete evidence to support these claims or to refute the official procedures that were in place to ensure all valid votes were counted, including those that may have initially had difficulty being scanned.
2022: Lake Aligns Herself with Trump
During her 2022 campaigns, Lake identified as a "Trump candidate," aligning herself with former president Donald Trump and his policies.
2022: Lake's Gubernatorial Campaign
During her 2022 gubernatorial campaign, Lake was known for her aggressive approach. Observers noted a shift to a more diplomatic tone in her 2024 Senate campaign.
2022: Lake Alleges Election Interference
In 2022, Kari Lake made allegations regarding intentional interference with ballot printers and the chain of custody of ballots in Maricopa County during the election.
2022: Lake Alleges Election Interference
In 2022, Kari Lake made allegations regarding intentional interference with ballot printers and the chain of custody of ballots in Maricopa County during the election.
2022: Republican Nominee for Arizona Gubernatorial Election
Kari Lake was the Republican nominee for the Arizona gubernatorial election in 2022.
2022: Defamation Lawsuit and Request for Default Judgment
Kari Lake was sued for defamation in 2022 regarding allegations she made about a Republican election official. She then requested default judgment against herself in the lawsuit.
January 2, 2023: Katie Hobbs Sworn In as Governor
Katie Hobbs was officially sworn in as the governor of Arizona on January 2, 2023, marking the commencement of her tenure.
January 2023: Social Media Posts and Allegations of Illegal Ballots
In January 2023, following Hobbs' inauguration, Kari Lake took to Twitter, posting 16 voter signatures, primarily from 2020, implying they belonged to illegal ballots due to signature discrepancies. Her actions raised legal concerns as Arizona law restricts the reproduction of voter signatures without authorization. Additionally, she made an unsubstantiated claim about a significant number of voting attempts failing during the 2022 Arizona elections without providing evidence.
January 2023: Analysis of Campaign Funds Usage
In January 2023, the Arizona Mirror conducted an analysis of Kari Lake's campaign funds, revealing that less than 10% of the funds accumulated after the election were allocated to legal expenses. This contradicted Lake's assertions that the funds were primarily intended for contesting election results, raising questions about the allocation of these donations.
February 2023: Non-Profit Group as Main Fundraising Channel
By February 2023, the non-profit fundraising group established by Kari Lake's advisors had become her primary avenue for raising funds. This shift to a non-profit entity raised transparency concerns as it was not subject to the same disclosure requirements as traditional political campaign fundraising, making it challenging to track the sources and amounts of the donations.
February 2023: Comments on Republican Candidates and Election Fairness
In February 2023, Kari Lake expressed her belief in the strength of Republican candidates, suggesting that if elections were genuinely fair, Republicans would hold a majority in Congress, the Senate, the White House, and state governorships.
February 16, 2023: Arizona Court of Appeals Rejects Lake's Appeal
A three-judge panel of the Arizona Court of Appeals delivered a unanimous decision on February 16, 2023, rejecting Kari Lake's appeal in her election challenge case. The court found that Lake's sole purported evidence, suggesting that long lines at voting centers could have influenced the election results, amounted to mere speculation. It further determined that Lake had not presented any evidence to substantiate her claim that voters unable to have their ballots read by on-site tabulators were disenfranchised. Notably, the court highlighted that even Lake's own cybersecurity expert had testified to the contrary. The court's ruling emphasized that the trial record unequivocally demonstrated that voters were able to exercise their right to vote, votes were accurately tallied, and no justifiable basis existed to overturn the election outcome.
March 2023: Recording of Lake and DeWit Surfaces
In March 2023, a recording of a conversation between Kari Lake and Jeff DeWit, then-chair of the Arizona Republican Party, was published. The recording revealed a disagreement about Lake's Senate run.
March 22, 2023: Arizona Supreme Court Denies Lake's Lawsuit Appeal
On March 22, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court denied Kari Lake's request to hear her lawsuit appealing the results of the gubernatorial election. The court dismissed six out of seven claims, deeming them insufficient.
April 2023: Lake Sues Maricopa County Recorder
In April 2023, Kari Lake filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer to compel him to produce 1.3 million ballot affidavit envelopes, containing voter information.
April 2023: Independent Investigation into 2022 Election Printing Problems Published
In April 2023, the findings of an independent investigation into the printing issues that plagued the 2022 election were released. The investigation, overseen by retired Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor, attributed the election-day disruptions primarily to equipment malfunctions. Notably, the report highlighted that two-thirds of the general election vote centers did not encounter issues related to misprinted ballots, and an overwhelming 94 percent of ballots cast on election day were devoid of defects.
May 2023: Arizona Supreme Court Sanctions Lake's Lawyers
In May 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court imposed a $2,000 fine on Kari Lake's lawyers for making false claims about 35,563 unaccounted ballots. The court found no evidence to support this claim.
May 22, 2023: Lake Loses Final Claim in Election Challenge
On May 22, 2023, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson ruled against Kari Lake's remaining legal claim, reaffirming Katie Hobbs' election victory. Thompson stated Lake didn't provide sufficient evidence of misconduct.
June 2023: Maricopa County Recorder Sues Lake for Defamation
In June 2023, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer filed a defamation lawsuit against Kari Lake. Richer's complaint centered around Lake's persistent accusations that he had deliberately undermined the 2022 election by orchestrating the printing of ballots with incorrect dimensions and injecting 300,000 fraudulent votes into Maricopa County's vote count. The lawsuit highlighted the severe consequences of Lake's statements, alleging that they had resulted in threats being directed at Richer and his family, along with his ostracism from Republican donor circles and networks.
July 2023: Lake's Direct Appeal to Arizona Supreme Court Denied
In July 2023, Kari Lake's attempt to directly appeal Judge Thompson's ruling to the Arizona Supreme Court was denied. The court cited "no good cause" for skipping the Court of Appeals.
September 2023: Trial Begins in Lake's Lawsuit Against Maricopa County Recorder
In September 2023, the trial for Kari Lake's lawsuit against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer began. Lake sought access to 1.3 million ballot affidavit envelopes.
October 10, 2023: Lake Announces Senate Candidacy
Kari Lake announced her candidacy for the 2024 United States Senate election in Arizona on October 10, 2023.
November 2023: Lake Adopts More Diplomatic Approach
Following her announcement for Senate, Politico observed in November 2023 that Kari Lake had shifted away from her more aggressive approach during the gubernatorial race towards a more diplomatic one.
November 2023: Lake Loses Lawsuit Against Maricopa County Recorder
In November 2023, Judge John Hannah ruled against Kari Lake in her lawsuit against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. The court deemed releasing voter information could lead to fraud and harassment.
November 2023: Lake Reaffirms Support for 1864 Abortion Ban
In November 2023, Kari Lake publicly reiterated her support for an 1864 law originating from the Arizona Territory that prohibits abortion except to save the mother's life.
December 2023: Judge Rules Against Lake's Motion to Dismiss Defamation Suit
In December 2023, a Maricopa County judge rejected a motion put forth by Kari Lake to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed against her. The judge's ruling asserted that Lake's statements did not qualify as "rhetorical hyperbole" and would not be shielded by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution if proven to be false.
January 2024: Lake Calls for Arizona GOP Chair Resignation
In January 2024, Kari Lake publicly called for the resignation of Arizona Republican Party chair Jeff DeWit, accusing him of being "corrupt". DeWit resigned the following day.
February 2024: Lake Questions 2022 Gubernatorial Election Results
In February 2024, Kari Lake, when questioned about her claims regarding the 2022 gubernatorial election, stated that she did not have knowledge of who specifically stole the election. However, she maintained that numerous individuals were mishandling elections, leading to unfavorable outcomes.
February 2024: Lake Speaks at CPAC
Kari Lake delivered a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February 2024 where she made comments about preferring "alpha men" over "beta men."
March 2024: Lake Drops Appeal in Ballot Envelope Lawsuit
In March 2024, Kari Lake abandoned her appeal against the ruling in her lawsuit against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. The lawsuit concerned access to ballot affidavit envelopes.
March 2024: Lake and Finchem Appeal to Supreme Court Regarding Electronic Voting Machines
In March 2024, Kari Lake and Mark Finchem escalated their legal battle to prohibit electronic voting machines by appealing to the United States Supreme Court.
March 2024: Lake Distances Herself from Total Abortion Ban
In March 2024, Lake publicly denounced the 1864 anti-abortion law and stated that she did not support a federal ban on abortion, shifting away from her previous stance. Instead, she expressed support for Arizona's 15-week abortion restriction.
March 2024: Lake Requests Default Judgment in Defamation Case
In a surprising turn of events in late March 2024, Kari Lake requested a hearing for a default judgment to be entered against her in the ongoing defamation lawsuit. This decision, indicating her intent to no longer challenge the defamation claim, shifted the focus of the legal proceedings solely to the determination of the damages she would be obligated to pay to Stephen Richer. Shortly after Lake's request, Judge Adleman issued a ruling stating that Lake was precluded from further asserting in court that she had not defamed Richer. This decision was based on the principle of Arizona law that a party in default surrenders their right to contest the merits of the case. Concurrently, Judge Adleman initiated the process of assessing the damages owed to Richer.
April 11, 2024: Lake Urges for "Common Sense" Abortion Solution
On April 11, 2024, following the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling to enforce the 1864 territorial abortion law, Lake expressed that the law was outdated and urged Arizona legislators to find a compromise. She called abortion "a personal and private issue."
April 2024: Supreme Court Rejects Lake and Finchem's Lawsuit on Electronic Voting Machines
In April 2024, the United States Supreme Court delivered a decisive blow to Kari Lake and Mark Finchem's prolonged legal effort to ban electronic voting machines. Their lawsuit, which had traversed lower courts, was ultimately rejected by the highest court in the land.
April 20, 2024: Lake Reverts to Supporting 1864 Abortion Law
On April 20, 2024, Lake switched back to her original stance, supporting the 1864 abortion law. This came after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes announced they wouldn't prosecute violations of the law, leading Lake to criticize their lack of enforcement.
June 2024: Ninth Circuit Denies Lake and Finchem's Appeal on Electronic Voting Machines
In June 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a concise decision, denied an appeal put forth by Kari Lake and Mark Finchem. This marked another setback in their persistent legal challenge aimed at prohibiting the use of electronic voting machines.
June 2024: Arizona Court of Appeals Rejects Lake's Appeal, Lawyer Suspended
In a significant development in June 2024, an Arizona Court of Appeals panel delivered a verdict against Kari Lake, rejecting her appeal challenging a December 2022 ruling that affirmed Katie Hobbs' victory in the election. Adding to the gravity of the situation, Bryan Blehm, who had represented Lake in the lawsuit, faced disciplinary action. He was handed a 60-day suspension from practicing law as a consequence of providing false information to the Arizona Supreme Court.
June 2024: Arizona Court of Appeals Rejects Lake's Appeal
Kari Lake's appeal was rejected by the Arizona Court of Appeals in June 2024. Judge Sean Brearcliffe stated that Lake's claim of "8,000 uncounted votes" couldn't overturn the election result.
July 2024: Lake Appeals to Arizona Supreme Court Again
In July 2024, after her appeal was rejected by the Arizona Court of Appeals, Kari Lake appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court.
2024: US Senate Election in Arizona
Kari Lake is running as a candidate for the US Senate election in Arizona in 2024.
2024: Lake Runs For Senate
Kari Lake is running for Senate in the 2024 election.
2024: Arizona Courts Reject Lake's Appeal, Clearing Path for Trial
In 2024, both the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court delivered a blow to Kari Lake's legal efforts by rejecting her appeal. This consequential decision effectively paved the way for a trial to proceed in the defamation case against her.