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Arizona Democrat and former astronaut Mark Kelly was set to be sworn into the Senate on Wednesday, an ascension that will narrow GOP control of the chamber while underscoring his state's shift from red to blue.
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Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly was sworn in to the U.S. Senate Wednesday afternoon, shrinking the Republican majority.
Arizona Democrat and former astronaut Mark Kelly was sworn into the Senate on Wednesday, narrowing Republican control of the chamber and underscoring his state’s shift from red to blue.
Arizona Democrat and former astronaut Mark Kelly was sworn into the Senate on Wednesday, narrowing GOP control of the chamber and underscoring his state’s shift from red to blue.
OATH OF OFFICE: Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of former Rep. Gabby Giffords, was sworn in by Vice Pres. Mike Pence to fill the Senate seat of late Sen. John McCain — reducing the GOP Senate majority by a seat to 52-48.
Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly sworn into Senate, cutting into GOP majority
BREAKING: Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and Navy veteran, is sworn in as a member of the U.S. Senate. Kelly will fill the remaining two-plus years of McCain’s unexpired term and will seek a full six-year term in the 2022 election.
Arizona Democrat and former astronaut Mark Kelly was sworn into the Senate on Wednesday, narrowing Republican control of the chamber and underscoring his state's shift from red to blue.
Democrat Mark Kelly sworn in to U.S. Senate @ursulaperano / Axios) IStzqiOtRB
Arizona Democrat and former astronaut Mark Kelly is being sworn into the Senate. Kelly defeated Republican Sen. Martha McSally in last month's election. Kelly's arrival means that GOP control of the Senate will narrow to a 52-48 advantage.
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Mark Kelly, a Democrat who defeated incumbent Republican Senator Martha McSally in the Arizona Senate race earlier this month, will be sworn in Wednesday, according to a senior Democratic aide.
Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly will be sworn in to the Senate as soon as next week, narrowing the Republican majority in the post-election lame-duck session.
The Arizona Senate race has taken on new importance after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: If Democrat Mark Kelly wins, he could be sworn in to replace Sen. Martha McSally as early as Nov. 30 — possibly in time to vote on a new Supreme Court nominee.
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