Kari Lake Acknowledges Early Voting While Pushing Election Fraud Claims
- Kari Lake spoke before her supporters in Prescott, Arizona, the night before the election.
- Despite her previous opposition to early voting, she thanked her supporters for voting early.
- Lake continues to claim that the election will be rigged, reflecting her sustained commitment to election denialism.
On November 4, 2024, Kari Lake addressed her supporters in Prescott, Arizona, thanking them for early voting ahead of her Senate election against Democrat Ruben Gallego. Lake, who has long championed election denialism, had previously criticized early voting methods. Despite her previous stance, she seems to have adapted her rhetoric, echoing former President Donald Trump's shift regarding mail-in ballots. As her campaign progresses, Lake remains steadfast in her belief that the election will be rigged, urging her followers to ensure their turnout is substantial enough to prevent perceived manipulation. Many of her supporters echo her sentiments, convinced that fraud is already occurring, although some advised her to accept the election results if defeated, showcasing a divide in her support base.