As the Arizona Senate race is cemented with Republican Kari Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D‑AZ), Gallego is gaining the support of dozens of Republicans and independents.
The House Democrat said he has the support of 40 Republicans and independents across the state. The news comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining similar traction with centrist Republicans in the state with Gallego saying at least 10 of those who have endorsed him have also endorsed Harris.
“This election is about more than political party. It’s about the values we share and the future we want for our kids. I don’t care if you’re a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. We’re building a better Arizona for us all,” Gallego posted on X.
Republican John Giles, the mayor of Mesa, which is the state’s third-largest city, endorsed Harris and Gallego. The Arizona Republic reported that he has been invited to the Democratic National Convention later this month. He called the Republican ticket, composed of former President Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. Vance (R‑OH), “the greatest threat to American val …