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Politics Arizona Will Officially Have Two Democratic Senators This Week

Because of unusual circumstances of the Senate election, Mark Kelly could be sworn in this week—a full month before the rest of the Senate.

Mythili Gubbi Mythili Gubbi November 30, 2020 8:03 am MST
Elections Mark Kelly, right, Arizona Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, waves to supporters along with his wife Gabrielle Giffords, second from right, and daughters, Claire Kelly, left, and Claudia Kelly, second from left, during an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Elections Mark Kelly Wins Senate Race, Prepares to Be Seated Later This Month

Arizona will send two Democrats to the Senate for the first time in nearly 70 years when Kelly joins Kyrsten Sinema in Washington later this month.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson November 6, 2020 9:34 am MST
Elections SCOTTSDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 03: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kelly speaks to supporters at a Volunteer Launch on November 3, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona. After a record-breaking early voting turnout, Americans head to the polls on the last day to cast their vote for incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. (Photo by Courtney Pedroza/Getty Images)
Elections Kelly Leads McSally in Early Arizona Senate Race Count

Democratic nominee Mark Kelly has consistently outpolled and raised more money than Republican Sen. Martha McSally.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner November 3, 2020 9:30 pm MST
Politics UNITED STATES - MARCH 22: Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., walks up the House steps for the final vote of the week on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Congress headed home for the two-week Easter recess after passing the omnibus spending bill. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Politics The Stark Difference in How McSally and Sinema Decided on Barrett

Sinema says her decision came after studying Barrett’s previous legal opinions, scholarly works, and meeting with her privately.

Claire Chandler Claire Chandler October 28, 2020 7:52 am MST
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Courts Senators Say Barrett Left Questions Unanswered. McSally Called Her ‘a Gift to America.’

Senate Republicans moved to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court at breakneck speed after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Joycelyn Cabrera Joycelyn Cabrera October 23, 2020 7:20 am MST

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Races to Watch From Climate to Immigration, Here’s Where Mark Kelly Stands on Six Important Policies

Former NASA astronaut Capt. Mark Kelly is facing off against Sen. Martha McSally in the race to represent Arizona in the US Senate.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner October 12, 2020 1:10 pm MST
Races to Watch Mark Kelly and Martha McSally facing each other on debate stage
Races to Watch Kelly and McSally Clash on Climate, Border, Health Care, and More in Arizona Senate Debate

Kelly has consistently led McSally in the polls in a race that could decide the future of the Supreme Court.

Ray Alonzo Ray Alonzo October 7, 2020 2:26 pm MST