No Clear Winner Appears Yet in Arizona Race for Senate Seat

But Kelly enjoys comfortable 5-point lead over Masters despite polls showing a toss-up

Republican U.S. senatorial candidate Blake Masters speaks during his election night watch party in Chandler, Arizona, on Aug. 2, 2022. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

PHOENIX, Ariz.—Incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) retains a commanding lead over his Republican challenger Blake Masters, despite early polls that showed the race as a toss-up.

According to Decision Desk HQ, with 74 percent (1,802,681 ballots) from all precinct votes counted, Kelly leads his opponent, 51.4 percent to 46.4 percent.