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John McCain

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl was appointed to the late Sen. John McCain's vacant seat on Sept. 4. Though Kyl accepted the appointment, he will not seek election in 2020 nor did he agree to serve out the full remainder of the term. PHOTO BY KATIE CAMPBELL/ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES
Sep 4, 2018

Ducey picks former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain’s Senate seat

Gov. Doug Ducey tapped former U.S. Sen Jon Kyl today to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Sen. John McCain. Ducey’s appointment comes the same day as confirmation hearings... […]

Sep 4, 2018

McCain through one photographer’s eye

Photographer Timon Harper was listening to NewsTalk 550 KFYI one morning and heard Sen. John McCain say he was eyeing a presidential run. It was the late-1990s.

Sep 4, 2018

The Breakdown: Farewell

So much has already been said about Sen. John McCain, but his absence raises so many questions for the future of this state. Namely, who comes next?

In this Oct. 17, 2015, photo, John McCain meets with veterans. (Photo by Timon Harper/Timon Harper Photography)
Aug 31, 2018

McCain used his influence on big things for the little guy

Sen. John McCain was a lot of things to a lot of people. Hero. Statesman. Husband. Veteran. Politician. Friend. American. Maverick.

Aug 30, 2018

Friends remember the Maverick

The personal loss felt by many was apparent in every tribute delivered at North Phoenix Baptist Church on August 30, but Biden’s eulogy spoke to a grander loss for democracy - the loss of the civility and values that allowed a Democrat like Biden to befriend a Republican like McCain.

Aug 29, 2018

McCain lies in state at Arizona Capitol

Americans think of two things when they think of Arizona: U.S. Sen. John McCain and the Grand Canyon, said Gov. Doug Ducey at a memorial service for the late senator Wednesday.

U.S. senatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., celebrates her primary election victory, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. McSally will face U.S. Rep. Krysten Sinema, D-Ariz., in the November election as they seek the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Aug 28, 2018

McSally, Sinema to face for Arizona Senate seat

Rep. Martha McSally won the Republican nomination for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, setting up a November contest with Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema.

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Aug 27, 2018

Text of farewell statement from Sen. McCain before his death

Farewell, fellow Americans. God bless you, and God bless America."

Aug 26, 2018

For McCain, a cross-country funeral procession in the works

Two former presidents are expected to speak at Sen. John McCain's service and he will lie in state in both the nation's capital and Arizona as part of a cross-country funeral procession ending with his burial at the U.S. Naval Academy, according to plans taking shape Sunday.

Aug 26, 2018

America remembers the Maverick

America is in mourning. And in John McCain’s home state, the pain was plainly palpable.

Aug 25, 2018

John McCain, American hero, dies

U.S. Sen. John McCain, a towering figure in American politics and on the world stage, has died, his office announced today.

Aug 24, 2018

McCain’s family says he’s stopping medical treatment

Sen. John McCain has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for brain cancer, the Arizona senator's family said.

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