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In Arizona, GOP member Kari Lake made a name for herself when she ran to become the state's next governor. Lake competed against now-Gov. Katie Hobbs, yet came up short by about 17,000 votes.

Since losing this election, Lake has declined to concede. She's made various allegations about the Arizona gubernatorial race being unfair and rigged; however, a judge in Arizona repeatedly rejected these claims because Lake and her lawyers failed to present evidence.

In recent weeks, rumors have emerged that Lake might be considering running in Arizona's Senate election next year. Though she may need to first concede her loss in the Grand Canyon State's gubernatorial election.

A tactical problem for Lake

Amid rumors of her preparing for a Senate campaign, Lake has reportedly convened with National Republican Senatorial Committee officials. According to one of her advisers, Lake gathered with these officials last week to discuss the contrast between running for a Senate seat vs. running for governor.

However, Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, believes that in order for Lake to seek a Senate seat, she'll first have to admit she lost the state's governor's race.

The Democratic congressman explained that due to the state's "resign-to-run law," Lake can't run for Senate while also being Arizona's "shadow governor."

An electability problem for Lake

Since losing Arizona's gubernatorial election, Lake has called for the jailing of Maricopa County election officials, some of whom are Republicans. She's also gone after the judge who oversaw her election suit and rejected it due to its lack of evidence.

It goes without saying that Lake's antics have turned off many people, notably those in Arizona. Running for Senate vs. running for governor are indeed different; however, both elections require getting the most votes across the state.

In the wake of Lake's post-election conduct, one can safely assume she lost some support from Arizonans. Some people in the state say that since Lake lost, there have been fewer and fewer of her signs in neighborhoods.

All things considered, Lake could lose the Arizona Senate race at an even bigger margin than she lost the state's race for governor. If Republicans want to take back the seat presently held by Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, nominating Lake remains ill-advised.