Kyrsten Sinema delivers farewell speech to Senate
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema delivered a farewell speech on the Senate floor on Dec. 18. Sinema served in the U.S. Senate for six years. She was elected as a Democrat but later changed her party to Independent. Sinema previously announced she would not seek a second term. Sinema was the first woman to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.
2024 Election: Kyrsten Sinema to leave Senate
Independent Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced her decision to leave the U.S. Senate “at the end of this year."
Sinema not running for reelection. What now?
"I think she was looking at the same polling number as we all were, which showed a very, very unlikely path to victory," said Samara Klar, a political science professor at the University of Arizona. Arizona political consultant, Chuck Coughlin, says it’s a win for Gallego and his campaign. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more on what could be next.
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Kyrsten Sinema will not seek re-election in 2024
Sinema left the Democratic Party in 2022 and registered as an Independent. Sinema released a video on March 5, saying she will leave the Senate at the end of the year. "It has been an honor to serve Arizona for the past 20 years," Sinema said.
Sinema: 'This is an unmitigated disaster right now'
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says this hasn't been an orderly process and she's calling on the Biden administration to surge resources at the border to help reduce the number of people entering daily.
Will Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announce re-election bid?
Sen. Sinema toured the Phoenix VA hospital ahead of Veterans Day. The former Democrat turned Independent has yet to announce whether she will run for re-election in 2024, but commented about Sen. Joe Manchin's recent decision not to run.
'Stakes have never been higher': Kari Lake launches U.S. Senate campaign with Trump endorsement
Following a failed gubernatorial run in 2022, Kari Lake is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate.
Arizona Senator Sinema holds roundtable with veteran small business owners in Phoenix
Besides talking about small business, Sen. Sinema also talked about the ongoing migrant crossing issues at the U.S.-Mexico Border.
Sen. Sinema talks about looming shutdown
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema (Ind.) addressed concerns over the looming government shutdown, during an event in Phoenix on Sept. 25. During the event, she met with veteran small business owners about the issues they face. In addition, the Senator was also asked about her re-election plans, as her seat is up for election once again in 2024. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.
'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress
On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Blake Masters to run again for U.S. Senate
Republican Blake Master will try for a second time to unseat an Arizona senator. Last November, Masters lost to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, and next year, he'll try to unseat Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is also running for the Republican nomination, while Congressman Ruben Gallego is running for the Democrats. Sinema has not officially announced her intentions for 2024. If she runs again, it will likely set up a three-way race for the Senate seat.
Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation plan, Biden expected to veto
A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan has passed the Senate and now awaits an expected veto.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema vows to never join Republicans: 'You don't go from one broken party to another'
'They've moved away from that center of working together and finding that common ground,' Sinema said of Democrats and Republicans.
Arizona Rep. Bravo chosen to fill Raquel Terán's Senate seat
An Arizona lawmaker has been appointed to replace a Democratic state senator who resigned.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Officials in Southern Arizona respond as President Biden sends troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border
Officials in Southern Arizona are reacting to news that President Joe Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico Border to perform administrative tasks. While the troops will not work in a law enforcement capacity, some say the deployment of personnel will help with workloads, especially as pandemic-era restrictions on border crossings are set to end.
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego to challenge Kyrsten Sinema for Senate seat in 2024
Gallego, a 43-year-old military veteran first elected to Congress in 2014, had made no secret of his interest in challenging Sinema, a longtime rival in Arizona politics who has been a roadblock and irritant to Democrats during Joe Biden’s presidency.
Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly tour Yuma border
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema lead a group of U.S. senators to the southern border on Jan. 10. Tuesday's visit to Yuma follows the bi-partisan group's tour in El Paso, Texas, where resources are strained from a flood of migrants.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema talks border issue weeks after going independent
Weeks after announcing her decision to leave the Democratic Party and become an independent lawmaker, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema talked about border issues and her new political status, in a one-on-one interview with FOX 10's Troy Hayden.