Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has an important decision to make next week. He will chose the successor to fill John McCain’s Arizona senate seat. Whoever that is will serve until at least 2020 before a special election is held. It’s no secret that Ducey has been considering filling the seat with John McCain’s widow, Cindy. That would likely destroy any chances of re-election for him though in November. There are other names being thrown around as a possible replacement for McCain. That includes former senator Jon Kyl.
| Besides Cindy McCain, who else is Ducey considering to fill John McCain’s seat? |
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Former Rep. John Shadegg. An eight-term congressman, Shadegg boasts an essentially perfect conservative record on all three major policy areas: economic, social, and national security. Age 68, he currently works as an attorney in Phoenix, Arizona, and has considered a Senate run in the past.
Former Rep. Matt Salmon. A five-term congressman, Salmon has, like Shadegg, similar conservative credentials from his time in office, including an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association and a 100 percent pro-life rating. Age 60, he is currently a vice president at Arizona State University and has also contemplated running for the Senate.
Former Sen. Jon Kyl. A three-term senator, Kyl is well-respected in D.C. and in the national GOP and is currently shepherding Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination through the Senate. But at age 76 and having already retired once from the Senate, Kyl would likely be a caretaker of the seat for the next two years but would not be expected to run in 2020 or beyond.