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The now-unsealed records also reveal a significant dispute over financial matters between the two. Ruben Gallego initially requested that Kate be responsible for covering the divorce costs, arguing that he was “entitled to an award of attorney’s fees” under Arizona law. This law allows courts to grant attorney fees based on various factors, and Gallego believed he met the criteria. However, Kate responded by filing a request for her husband to contribute to her legal fees instead, adding another layer of tension to the case.
Ruben Gallego also sought to block any potential claims for long-term spousal support from his wife, arguing that “neither party is in need of nor entitled to an award of long-term spousal maintenance.” Kate, in her initial filings, had claimed she was “entitled to spousal maintenance.” However, by the time the divorce was finalized in April 2017, Kate relinquished her claim, with the court confirming that both were “financially independent” and no longer required financial support from one another.
In a final blow to Ruben Gallego’s attempts to keep his personal life out of the spotlight, the Arizona Supreme Court rejected his last appeal to maintain the confidentiality of the divorce records. The decision means that the sealed documents will now become public, adding a new level of scrutiny to Gallego’s Senate campaign. His efforts to shield these details from voters have now been thwarted, just as the race against Republican candidate Kari Lake enters its final stretch.
Gallego, a Democrat and Iraq War veteran, has often spoken about the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on his personal life, including his marriage. He has consistently maintained that his PTSD was a significant factor in the breakdown of his relationship with Kate. However, the release of these documents has brought renewed attention to his personal life, which he hoped to keep separate from the Senate race.
Kari Lake wasted no time in commenting on the unsealed records during an interview on the ‘Broomhead Show’ on Wednesday. “We don’t know the truth about Ruben,” Lake said, hinting that there may be damaging information contained within the divorce documents. She added that the records contain “some damning information” about her opponent, further stoking the controversy surrounding Gallego’s personal life.
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Meanwhile, Ruben Gallego has remained focused on his son’s privacy. “We have a son who did not choose to run for office but we need to protect him and his privacy and that’s all we’ve been asking this whole time,” Gallego said in a statement. He expressed concern that Lake and her allies were continuing to use his personal life as a campaign weapon, despite the court ruling. “The judge told them there’s nothing there and yet they continue to attack and of course we’re worried,” he added.
As the Senate race draws closer, the release of these divorce records is expected to play a significant role in shaping the narrative around Ruben Gallego. While polls show Gallego maintaining a narrow lead over Kari Lake, the race remains tight, with both candidates vying for a crucial Senate seat that could have national implications.
With just weeks to go until Election Day, the battle between Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego is only getting more personal, as each candidate fights to win over Arizona voters in what promises to be a contentious race.
