Arizona Senate race: Lake wins Republican primary, will face Kelly

Lake projected to defeat other GOP candidates by wide margin

Kari Lake, a former television news anchor and Donald Trump ally, has won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Arizona, NBC News projects.

Lake defeated a crowded field of candidates, including businessman Jim Lamon, state Attorney General Mark Brnovich, and solar energy executive Mark DeLuzio. She will now face Democratic incumbent Mark Kelly in the general election.

Lake's victory is a major upset, as she was not considered to be the frontrunner in the race. However, she ran a populist campaign that appealed to Trump's base of supporters, and she was able to capitalize on the former president's endorsement.

Kelly, a former astronaut, is considered to be a strong candidate. He has a lot of name recognition and is well-funded. However, he will need to appeal to a broad range of voters in order to win re-election.

The race between Lake and Kelly is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. Both candidates are well-funded and have strong support from their respective parties. The outcome of the race could have a major impact on the balance of power in the Senate.