Kari Lake

A Maricopa County Judge is set to hear her election lawsuit regarding motions to dismiss the case filed by Governor-elect Katie Hobbs. The lawsuit filed by lake ...

Kari Lake also repeated her false claims that the Arizona governor race had been stolen from her while speaking at a Turning Point event.

And my pronouns are I/Won." This has added fuel to the conspiracy theory that the election was stolen from Lake. Our movement is so powerful that they had to sabotage Election Day operations. In addition to this, she complained about the media and how it treated former President [Donald Trump](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/donald-trump). These people are crooks, they need to be locked up. The machines were not correctly counting each vote and the uncounted ballots were to be collected and officially counted at a later time.

Defeated Arizona Republican Kari Lake on Sunday called for Maricopa County election officials to be "locked up" in her latest move in her ongoing war to ...

No nuisance lawsuit will change that, and we remain laser-focused on getting ready to hit the ground running on Day One of Katie Hobbs’ administration next year.” A famous election denier and Trump supporter, Lake refused to acknowledge the win by Democratic Governor-elect Katie Hobbs, Arizona's secretary of state. [alleged voting glitches](https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/republicans-in-an-arizona-county-refuse-to-certify-election) last month after Arizona's attorney general requested answers on the matter. We’re gonna kick this right up to the Supreme Court, and I will not stop fighting.” “They were fed up with tyrants, and they weren’t going to take it anymore,” Lake said. Lake responded with a vow to deal with this in the Supreme Court: “We’ve seen judges dismiss cases, I don’t want you to get discouraged,” Lake told the crowd.

On Monday, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge heard arguments on whether to toss out Kari Lake's lawsuit challenging the election. So naturally, on Sunday ...

- Lake says the fact that 25,000 ballots were added to the vote count a day or two after the election is proof of illegal ballots. - Lake contends that up to nearly 30,000 of her supporters were unable to vote. Sonny Borrelli’s wild claims](https://www.azmirror.com/2022/12/16/judge-dismisses-borrelli-election-suit-for-failure-to-serve-defendants/) that Lake's election was stolen by artificial intelligence supposedly used to verify early ballot signatures. But those tweets – which dealt with “election misinformation” – were flagged a day after the Jan. (The county says AI was not used to verify signatures.) This, because he formed a PAC to back county and legislative candidates in GOP primaries – the ones who accepted the results of the 2020 election. - Lake says three people who worked on verifying early ballot signatures believe that up to 30% to 40% of those ballots should have been rejected. “It’s insulting to African Americans.” - Lake points to a “secret censorship operation” that allowed Hobbs’ office to flag tweets, which were then removed from Twitter. That Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer had it in for her. That nearly I’ll tell you what, I’m not just gonna knock that house of cards over.

Attorneys for Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will be in court Dec. 19, arguing last month's election had enough irregularities and fraud that ...

8, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Ryan found that there was no evidence that anyone who should have been able to vote at any one of the 223 vote centers was prevented from voting." In a 70-page filing, Lake is requesting to be declared the winner, or have Maricopa County redo its election. I understand the time constraints.” Thompson said.

Lake, who was defeated in last month's election by Democrat Katie Hobbs, spoke at a Turning Point USA event.

And I want you to talk to the guys out there. “I want all the girls to just scour this crowd, put your head on a swivel here and see if you can find that Prince Charming out there. But truly, the future of this country is resting on you and the families that you create. “Are you with me?” “I will. Ms Lake ran for governor of Arizona earlier this year and was defeated by Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.

After losing the state's gubernatorial race to Democrat Katie Hobbs in November, Lake legally challenged the results of the midterm election in Arizona, asking ...

The defeated Republican candidate—who lost to Hobbs by more than 17,000 votes—said that sometimes she felt like "just lying down" and quit fighting to overturn Arizona's gubernatorial election results. "These men and women are working so hard—and the powers that be are trying to silence them, they're sanctioning them, I don't know if you know what that means. I'm in the fight. [conservative convention in Phoenix](https://www.newsweek.com/kari-lake-obscene-gesture-swear-viral-video-turning-point-clip-1768027), adding that she will be facing attempts to have her lawsuit thrown out of court. "Can you pray for our legal team?" The attorneys claim

Judge to rule Tuesday on whether to allow failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate to have a court hearing on her claims.

Olson said failure to maintain that chain is a violation of criminal law. 8 of the number of ballots received and more accurate totals two days later after all the early ballots dropped off at polling places were counted. “They will have the signature of every single time the voter voted by mail.” Olson said they saw anywhere from 30% to 40% of those signatures not matching. “Somehow these officials were able to target their intentional discrimination to a single race on the ballot that included many Republican candidates and target only Kari Lake,’’ Khanna said. Any voter who could not get his or her ballot instantly tabulated had the option of instead dropping it into a sealed box to be counted later at a central location.

Lake, who was defeated in last month's election by Democrat Katie Hobbs, spoke at a Turning Point USA event.

Kari Lake on Monday laughed off speculation that she is positioning herself to be Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, even as crowds chanted her name in a ...

The shift is reflected in polling numbers. A string of his picks - Herschel Walker in Georgia, Blake Masters in Arizona, Dr. Attendees at America Fest in Phoenix, Arizona, gathered to discuss the way ahead after November's disappointing midterm results and plan for 2024. was a big draw at the event in Phoenix on Sunday, speakers signed off with calls to 'make America great again,' and the [whole shebang was organized by Charlie Kirk](/news/article-11546713/Republicans-embrace-early-voting-beat-Democrats-says-activist-Charlie-Kirk.html), whose navy suit, white shirt and red tie are a sartorial endorsement of the former president. And now the base may have begun moving his way too Ron DeSantis has eaten into Donald Trump's status as front runner for the Republican 2024 nomination. Ron [DeSantis](/news/ron-desantis/index.html) for the 2024 Republican nomination. And on Sunday she gave one of the most full throated endorsements of Trump at the event - even as other speakers and attendees hinted they would be And I will take it to the Supreme Court if necessary. Her bid to be governor was back in court on Monday. Kari Lake played down speculation that she could be in line to join Donald Trump's 2024 ticket. You don't then mess with the wrong woman.

An attorney for failed Arizona gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake asked a judge Monday to give her her day in court to argue that there were enough errors to ...

Lake's attorney also contends that about 300,000 ballots lack a proper "chain of custody'' to track them from the point of being deposited into the system until they were counted. 8 of the number of ballots received and more accurate totals two days later after all the early ballots dropped off at polling places were counted. "They will have the signature of every single time the voter voted by mail. That is based on affidavits from three people who were working on preliminary signature comparison at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center. And by creating this "chaos'' of having on-site tabulators not able to read those on-site printed ballots, that effectively deterred Republicans from waiting in line, meaning they did not vote, with the argument being those would have been votes for Lake. And Deputy County Attorney Tom Liddy pointed out that many Arizona counties do not provide for on-site tabulation as it is not required under state law.

Kari Lake's election case arguing her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs will be going to trial, after attempts to throw it out were squashed on Monday.

And I will take it to the Supreme Court if necessary. The county is named in the suit as a defendant, along with Hobbs, for alleged misconduct during the state's election last month Lake, who also argued against the results of the 2020 Presidential Election - tweeted this evening: 'Our Election Case is going to trial. There is even chatter that she might make a strong pick for the ex-commander-in-chief's running mate come 2024. She will have to take the stand & testify. She added in a follow up post Monday, as jurists heard Lake's argument: 'The voters made it clear that they want their leaders to work together to solve problems. You don't then mess with the wrong woman. Officially, Lake lost to Hobbs, who had served as Arizona's 21st secretary of state before her win, by more than 17,000 votes. 'When we lay out our evidence, which is overwhelming, the judge will rule in our favor, and we win,' she said. As news emerged she tweeted: 'Our Election case is going to trial. under the rug and deny that our elections are run like a third world country, like a banana republic,' she said. Katie Hobbs attempt to have our case thrown out FAILED.

PHOENIX — Kari Lake will get her day in court this week to challenge her election defeat. Late Monday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson ...

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit filed by Kari Lake, the defeated Republican candidate for Arizona governor, but will allo...

The defective printers produced ballots that were too light to be read by the on-site tabulators at polling places. County officials say everyone had a chance to vote and all ballots were counted. Lake was among the most vocal 2022 Republicans promoting former President Donald Trump’s election lies, which she made the centerpiece of her campaign. Thompson will make a final decision, which will likely be appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court. Thompson took no position on the merits of Lake’s two surviving claims, but he wrote that the law allows her to make her case. Lake lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs by just over 17,000 votes out of 2.6 million cast.

Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake's election case is heading to trial after her opponent, Democrat Katie Hobbs, attempted to have it thrown ...

Lake reacted to the ruling on Twitter, writing: "BREAKING: Our Election Case is going to trial. She will have to take the stand & testify. Judge Thompson said whether the county complied with its own manual and applicable statutes is a dispute of fact Katie Hobbs attempt to have our case thrown out FAILED. She also claimed the printers malfunctioned because of "intentional action." [under Arizona law.](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/southwest/arizona)

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Monday that Arizona Republican Kari Lake, who lost last month's gubernatorial race, will be allowed to head to ...

The judge will also allow the Lake team to present evidence that Maricopa County violated its election manual regarding ballot chain of custody. But on two of the counts, the judge found Lake should be allowed to proceed to a trial to attempt to prove intentional misconduct that resulted in her loss. Judge Peter Thompson ruled that the majority of the claims Lake made in her initial complaint – 8 out of 10 – would be immediately dismissed.

PHOENIX — (AP) — A judge on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit filed by Kari Lake, the defeated Republican candidate for Arizona governor, but will allow ...

The defective printers produced ballots that were too light to be read by the on-site tabulators at polling places. County officials say everyone had a chance to vote and all ballots were counted. Lake was among the most vocal 2022 Republicans promoting former President Donald Trump's election lies, which she made the centerpiece of her campaign. Thompson will make a final decision, which will likely be appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court. Thompson took no position on the merits of Lake's two surviving claims, but he wrote that the law allows her to make her case. Lake lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs by just over 17,000 votes out of 2.6 million cast.

Two of the 10 counts in Lake's election lawsuit are permitted to advance to trial after Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs requested that the suit be ...

[Donald Trump](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/donald-trump), has been a staunch supporter of Trump's baseless assertion that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Lake asserts that ballots were added in Maricopa County by employees who worked for the election service utilized by the state. The second count permitted to move forward includes Lake's allegation regarding the ballots' "chain of custody." Maricopa County, the largest county in Arizona, did experience issues with "She will have to take the stand & testify. This is far from over."

Two months ago she was the GOP's rising star. Now she's one of the last dead-enders clinging to Trumpian election fraud lies—something even Republicans are ...

The shelf life for a failed gubernatorial nominee is likely even shorter. It’s easy to imagine that Lake was running for something—not for governor, but for fame. It’s easy to mock that statement today, but Kelly wasn’t wrong. And I’m not sure I could pick her out of a lineup. Make a big deal about Drag Queen Story Hour. She could, for example, still run for the U.S. Lake had all the marks of a winner, but after losing a close election, she has doubled down on a losing bet: election denial. As you can see, Lake has become something akin to a one-hit wonder who keeps playing the same old tune for the same tired applause. Former Tea Party heroine Jan Brewer actually was the governor of Arizona. The song was never that great to begin with and, in any case, it was a cover. Now, you might think that Lake is crazy like a fox. Senate in Arizona during the next cycle (where Sen.

Former Arizona gubernatorial election candidate Kari Lake cannot seem to grasp that she lost, leading to these strong words from Stephen King.

As it stands there appears to be no merit to the claim that the election was rigged in any way, with many asking for her case to be thrown out on the grounds that there is no evidence. Now, in the wake of her own defeat, she too is refusing to accept reality and has filed a lawsuit in order to overturn the election result and declare herself the winner. Lake has also placed herself firmly in this camp as she promoted these false claims that Trump actually won the 2020 election and was an advocate for imprisoning those who accepted Trump’s defeat.

Attorneys for Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs argued their cases in Maricopa County Superior Court. Lake hopes the court will declare her winner or order a new ...

Finchem, who was defeated by Democrat and former County Recorder Adrian Fontes, claimed Hobbs failed to ensure tabulation machines were approved by the Election Assistance Commission and that she helped cause suspension of his Twitter account. Last week, he agreed to allow Lake's legal team to inspect a small number of printed and early ballots from the election, including 50 that were marked "spoiled" on Election Day. Drawing from the lawsuit, Olsen discussed various factors that he said led to "massive failure" on Nov. Lake has "alleged intentional misconduct sufficient to affect the outcome of the election and thus has stated an issue of fact that requires going beyond the pleadings," the ruling stated. The law requires "credible, positive, and unequivocal evidence" of perceived problems, with presumptions in favor of the election results, but Lake's lawsuit offers only insinuations, she said. Olsen, who spoke after the county lawyers, said the judge should put stock in the affidavit of "top cyber expert" Clay Parikh, whose analysis concluded that the county's "system-wide" failures could only be explained by intentional manipulation of county officials. An analysis "based on science" also showed that 15,000 to 29,000 votes were disenfranchised, Olsen said. 8, and then released the actual number a few days later. Thompson allowed that claim to proceed, too. The lawsuit says that it is not alleging fraud, therefore striking out one of two legal criteria needed, she said. 2, and that Hobbs and County Recorder Stephen Richer would be required to testify as Lake wished. In two separate orders, he ruled that a two-day trial will take place before Jan.

Kari Lake will have two days to prove that the governor election in Arizona was stolen. But the judge set a high bar for her to cross.

“Evidence is not before the Court at the motion to dismiss stage – pleadings, made under the auspices of Rule 11 (the rule governing sanctions) are,” the judge wrote. Opinion: Kari Lake will have two days to prove that the election was stolen. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). I’ll tell you what, I’m not just gonna knock that house of cards over. But the judge set a high bar for her to get over. “I think they’re all wondering what I’m gonna do. And if she can’t “burn it to the ground”? “Accordingly, Plaintiff must show at trial that the BOD printer malfunctions were intentional, and directed to affect the results of the election, and that such actions did actually affect the outcome.” Kari Lake will get her day in court to prove that the election was rigged. - That a Maricopa County elections official intentionally caused ballot-on-demand printers to malfunction on Election Day, and that enough “identifiable” votes were lost to cost her the election. [filed a lawsuit](https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2022/12/12/kari-lake-lawsuit-long-election-conspiracy-little-proof/69719119007/) filled with 70 pages of grievances, asking a judge to declare her Arizona’s new governor or, in the alternative, to order a redo of the Nov. She’s got to prove that the election was stolen.

An Arizona judge has dismissed most of Kari Lake's election lawsuit contesting the victory of her opponent, Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs (D), after Lake for weeks ...

The judiciary has served as a bulwark against these efforts to undo our democratic system from within.” “If there’s anything rotten in Arizona, it is what this contest represents,” an attorney for Hobbs said at the hearing. Lake framed Monday’s ruling as a win for her campaign, writing on Twitter, “Our Election Case is going to trial. She will have to take the stand & testify. Katie Hobbs attempt to have our case thrown out FAILED. Maricopa County as well as Hobbs, in both her capacities as secretary of state and a gubernatorial candidate, dispute Lake’s claims and had asked the judge to dismiss all 10 counts.

A judge on Monday dismissed most of a lawsuit filed by Kari Lake, the GOP candidate who lost Arizona's governor race in November, but allowed her to go to trial ...

Lake asked a court to toss out Maricopa County's results to declare her the winner or hold another vote in the county. Thompson did not take a position on the validity of the two claims in saying Lake should be allowed to present her case. She has not conceded the gubernatorial race against Hobbs.

A judge threw out eight of Kari Lake's 10 accusations of wrongdoing against election officials in Maricopa County and elsewhere in Arizona, stating that she was ...

Maricopa officials insist that all of Ms Lake’s supporters (and anyone else) who wished to cast a ballot did so. The state was a site of underperformance for the GOP this cycle and many have blamed Ms Lake’s hard-right bent and full-throated embrace of Mr Trump’s conspiracies about 2020 for her loss. That dispute echoes many of the issues that arose in 2020, when Trump-aligned poll watchers cried foul over instances of vote counters and other officials doing their jobs due to the air of mistrust that now surrounds US electioneering.