US midterms: Trump ally loses Arizona governor race
By Sam Cabral in Washington & Oliver Slow in LondonDemocratic candidate Katie Hobbs has defeated Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's race for governor CBS News has projected.
Elsewhere, almost a week after votes were cast, the race to control the House of Representatives remains tight. In a midterm election that has further highlighted the stark partisan divisions in America, Ms Hobbs called for unity, saying she would work for those Arizonans who did not vote for her.Her opponent, Ms Lake - who was endorsed by Mr Trump - told the BBC during campaigning that the former president should not need to run again in the 2024 election because "he won the last election". She predicted he would "come back with a vengeance".
Speaking to reporters in Indonesia, where he is attending the G-20 summit, Mr Biden said the results had "sent a very strong message around the world that the United States is ready to play" and wants to remain "fully engaged in the world".He noted there was "a strong rejection" of election denialism, political violence and voter intimidation.
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