Kyrsten Sinema
D - ARIZONA
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RACE SUMMARY: Former Rep Kyrsten Sinema challenged former Rep Martha McSally for this seat held by retiring Senator Jeff Flake (R). VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart [2], Govtrack.us [3] |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 7/12/1976 EDUCATION: Arizona State University (PhD), Arizona State University (JD), Arizona State University (MSW), Brigham Young University (BA) OCCUPATION: Lawyer, Social Worker, Professor FAMILY: Single |
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Elected to Senate: 2018
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ISRAEL
- Supports a two-state solution, and believes the U.S. must play a role in acheiving that solution through bilateral negotiations
- Believes in Israel's right to self-defense
- Strong supporter of U.S. military and economic aid to Israel, and strong U.S.-Israel relationship
CHOICE
- Supports Roe v. Wade
- Stands with and supported byPlanned Parenthood
- 100% rating from Planned Parenthood
- Believes a woman's health choice should be private, and that women should have equal access to healthcare and health insurance
- Opposes the attempts to roll back contraceptive coverage under the ACA
In Her Own Words
"My first job was at a domestic violence shelter where I worked with rape and domestic violence survivors. In that job, I learned that sexual harassment, assault and abuse are always about power and the abuse of power. This behavior is always wrong." 2
"It is wrong for politicians to use women's health for political points." 3
SOURCES: 1) Israel Policy Paper [4] 2) Project VoteSmart [5] 3) Sinema.house.gov [6]
Interesting Facts
Is an ultramarathoner - completed the Ironman triathalon.
Was named one of Time magazine's "40 Under 40" in 2010.
