Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl (R) will Resign at the End of this year, forcing Republican Gov. Doug Ducey to Appoint a New Replacement to the late Sen. John McCain's Seat ahead of a 2020 Special Election to fill the Last Two years of McCain's Term.
Kyl sent Ducey a Letter Wednesday announcing his Resignation effective at the End of this Month.
"When I accepted your appointment, I agreed to complete the work of the 115th Congress and then reevaluate continuing to serve," Kyl wrote. "I have concluded that it would be best if I resign so that your new appointee can begin the new term with all other Senators in January 2019 and can serve a full two (potentially four) years."
Ducey's Office said in a Statement that the Governor will Appoint another Replacement in the near future.
"Senator Kyl didn't need to return to the Senate. His legacy as one of Arizona's most influential and important political figures was already without question," Ducey said. "But he did return and I remain deeply grateful for his willingness to step up and serve again when Arizona needed him."
There is intense interest from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), for Ducey to appoint outgoing Rep. Martha McSally, the Republican who lost to Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema for Arizona's other U.S. Senate Seat. Sinema will be Sworn into Office Jan. 3rd.
Republican Donors spent Millions of Dollars on McSally's Election Effort and likely want to see that Investment Pay Dividends. Ducey and McSally met recently, but it is unclear if there was Discussion about a Senate Appointment.
Other Names have been mentioned as well, including Ducey's former Chief-of-Staff, Kirk Adams, and State Treasurer Eileen Klein.
Ducey will have to weigh Pressure from Power Players in the White House and on Capitol Hill against Advice by Friends, Staffers, and other Voices in Arizona.
It is Not known if Ducey has Discussed his Next Appointment to the Seat with McCain's widow, Cindy McCain.
Ducey will have to weigh pressure from power players in the White House and on Capitol Hill against advice by friends, staffers and other voices in Arizona.
It is not known if Ducey has discussed his next appointment to the seat with McCain's widow, Cindy McCain.
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