Former Sen. Jon Kyl to replace McCain in Senate

Source: The Hill | September 4, 2018 | Max Greenwood

Former Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) will serve out the remainder of the late Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) term in the Senate, a GOP official told The Hill on Tuesday.

The revelation, first reported by the Arizona Republic, came less than an hour before Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) was expected to unveil McCain’s replacement at a news conference.

“There is no one in Arizona more prepared to represent our state in the U.S. Senate than Jon Kyl,” Ducey said in a statement reported by the Arizona Republic.

“He understands how the Senate functions and will make an immediate and positive impact benefiting all Arizonans,” he added. “I am deeply grateful to Senator Kyl for agreeing to succeed his friend and college of so many years.”

McCain’s wife, Cindy McCain, offered praise for Kyl on Twitter, calling him “a dear friend of mine and John’s.”

“It’s a great tribute to John that he is prepared to go back into public service to help the state of Arizona,” she wrote.

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