Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his candidacy for the Arizona U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for working families and giving every Arizonan the same chance at the American Dream. Gallego, who is of Mexican descent, has already launched videos in English and Spanish to promote his candidacy and has received endorsements from several prominent Democrats. The Arizona Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country.
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Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego of Arizona has announced his campaign for the United States Senate, setting up a potential 2024 clash with incumbent Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Gallego is a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and has been a member of the House since 2015. He has asked for the support of his fellow veterans in his campaign and has hired well-known Democratic consultants and pollsters. The outcome of this potential three-way contest between Gallego, Sinema, and any other potential candidates will be closely watched by major Democratic leaders.
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) was injured in an accident at his home on Wednesday afternoon, suffering "several injuries". He is an Army veteran and has represented Florida’s 17th Congressional District since 2019. His office has asked for prayers for the congressman and his family, but no further information has been released on the accident or his condition.