Who do Dems run in AZ-SEN special if McCain leaves office before May 30?

[TarHeelDem]

I'm not very familiar with AZ politics so I'm very curious who Dems might run to replace Senator McCain should he leave office before May 30th and a special election be held this November.

[Chief Justice Keef]

I could see Ruben Gallego jumping into the race then.

[Holmes]

The rumors were that Kelly was being primed for a run.

[Jeppe]

The rumors were that Kelly was being primed for a run.

This. I think Mark Kelly is the best candidate we can offer up for this seat.

[YE]

Hoping for Gallego or Kelly but I’m assuming guns won’t hurt their statewide chances post-Parkland, right?

[Orser67]

Mark Kelly would be great. I could also see Ann Kirkpatrick or Greg Stanton switch from their current races.

[KingSweden]

The rumors were that Kelly was being primed for a run.

This. I think Mark Kelly is the best candidate we can offer up for this seat.

Doesn’t he live in Texas now?

[Dr. MB]

I'd prefer Raul Grijalva, but I doubt it'd happen.

[Progressive Pessimist]

I would hope for Ruben Gallego to jump in.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Kysten Sinema if she loses, which is a possibily in 2020.

[NewYorkExpress]

McCain isn't leaving before May 30, except in a coffin.

Heck, I think he'd prefer dying in office to dying in retirement. He'd probably find retirement boring (even though it would very short given his health).

[Dr. MB]

Kysten Sinema if she loses, which is a possibily in 2020.

This is talking about 2018.

[Lamda]

Gallego.

[Red Tory Indy]

Probably Mark Kelly; Kirkpatrick is focused on running for congress and lost a bit of star power after she under-preformed expectations somewhat in 2016.  

[gerritcole]

what about o'halleran

[Cactus Jack]

There wouldn't be a special election. Ducey's appointee would serve out until 2022.

[I’m not Stu]

There wouldn't be a special election. Ducey's appointee would serve out until 2022.

No, the special election would be in 2020. There's always an election the next even year.

[Theodore]

Ann Kirkpatrick again

[#gravelgang #lessiglad]

The rumors were that Kelly was being primed for a run.

This. I think Mark Kelly is the best candidate we can offer up for this seat.

Doesn’t he live in Texas now?

For whatever it's worth, his Twitter bio still says Arizona.

Also, has there ever been an individual with an identical twin to serve in the Senate?

[Virginiá]

Arizona Senate moves to change rules for replacing McCain

https://www.apnews.com/2d467dd198464a4789597169a666a5b6

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Is there a single state where Senate vacancy rules would not be changed after the first loss of a Senate seat (or when an uncomfortable race pops up on the radar)? These rules need to actually be enshrined in the state constitution or else it's completely pointless to have any at all.

[President Johnson]

Arizona Senate moves to change rules for replacing McCain

https://www.apnews.com/2d467dd198464a4789597169a666a5b6

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Is there a single state where Senate vacancy rules would not be changed after the first loss of a Senate seat (or when an uncomfortable race pops up on the radar)? These rules need to actually be enshrined in the state constitution or else it's completely pointless to have any at all.

Shameful that the Republicans are playing these pure political/partisan games while McCain is still around. At least bad taste and worse than what they did with Roy Cooper before be became governor.

I'm sure that Kelli Ward would run a third time if McCain's seat is up for election again.

[BuckeyeNut]

Please no to Gallego.

[Lamda]

Please no to Gallego.

Why no?
Young,charismatic,Latino.
"Good candidate" written to him on the forehead.

[Badger]

The rumors were that Kelly was being primed for a run.

This. I think Mark Kelly is the best candidate we can offer up for this seat.

Doesn’t he live in Texas now?

For whatever it's worth, his Twitter bio still says Arizona.

Also, has there ever been an individual with an identical twin to serve in the Senate?

One very prominent current Senator, though no one knows because...

But I've said too much.

[junior chįmp]

Arizona Senate moves to change rules for replacing McCain

https://www.apnews.com/2d467dd198464a4789597169a666a5b6

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Is there a single state where Senate vacancy rules would not be changed after the first loss of a Senate seat (or when an uncomfortable race pops up on the radar)? These rules need to actually be enshrined in the state constitution or else it's completely pointless to have any at all.

But but Democrats should be ashamed...ashamed I tell you for even discussing playing hardball against the Rs