Last month, Arizona Republican Kari Lake lost her bid in the state's gubernatorial election. Lake was narrowly defeated by Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs. Though this is a loss Lake has denied and refused to accept.

Instead, the Arizona Republican has been gallivanting around, claiming Hobbs "stole" the election, and declaring herself as the rightful winner.

Lake also took legal action to overturn Hobbs' win, similar to what former President Trump did after losing the 2020 presidential election.

Coincidentially, a judge has rejected Lake's litigation, thereby confirming that Hobbs will be the next governor of Arizona.

An outcome that many saw coming

As Lake talked a big game about proving voter fraud and proving that the race was stolen from her, many Americans knew nothing serious would come from her legal action. This is because no evidence whatsoever exists of fraud.

Lake's loss came by about 17,000 votes in a state with nearly identical numbers of Independents, Republicans, and Democrats.

Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson, who was appointed by a Republican, is the one who issued the ruling against Lake. In doing so, Judge Thompson confirmed that Hobbs is governor-elect.

Meanwhile, lawyers representing Arizona stated Lake's litigation lacked evidence of voter fraud. These same attorneys also explained the Arizona Republican did not prove her allegation that machine problems in Maricopa County were the result of intentional acts to rig or steal the election.

What happens now?

Monday, December 26 at 5:00 PM MST is the deadline Lake has to issue a response. However, for further motions, the Arizona Republican has until 8:00 AM MST.

On the morning of Christmas Eve, Lake confirmed she will, in fact, appeal this ruling. She also alleged her case presented "evidence" of lawless elections taking place.

At this time, there is nothing to indicate that Lake's appeal will change the outcome of Judge Thompson's ruling.

Critics of Lake, on the other hand, took to social media to blast her refusal to accept her election loss and her loss in the court system.

Despite Lake's antics, on Thursday, January 5, Hobbs will be formally sworn in as the next governor of Arizona. No one should hold their breath waiting for Lake to ever accept that she lost this election.