Arizona Republican ruling sen. Martha McCasley has agreed to a Senate race against Democratic challenger Mark Kelly.
Inside Public statement on Friday, Maxley wrote that he called Kelly to congratulate him on his victory and supported him during the transition to the Senate seat.
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He thanked Republican Gov. Doug Ducey for his appointment to the Senate despite losing the fight for the second Arizona Senate seat to Democrat Kirsten Cinema during the 2018 midterm elections.
He said, “I will always be inspired by the freshness, resilience, innovation and compassion that I have seen from Arizona while traveling in my great kingdom. I will never forget what I have learned from all of you.”
U.S. Sen. Martha McCasley, R-z Reg., Hugs her dog Boomer before greeting voters at the polling station, Tuesday, Nov. November, 2020 in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo / Matt York)
“In a nutshell, I’m very grateful to receive the second highest number of votes cast by Arizona for the statewide race. I am grateful. “In our campaign,” Maxley wrote.
“After fighting for our country for more than three decades – the last nine in the political arena – I am confident that God will lead me to the next mission after I get some rest.” “Thank you, Arizona! It’s an honor to serve you, and I know our future is bright and blessed.”
Maxley is the first woman in U.S. history to fly a fighter jet in combat, as well as the first woman to command a fighter squadron.
He began his career in politics in 2012, winning the second district race in the state of Grand Canyon. She won again in a tight contest in 2014 and defeated Democratic opponent Matt Heinz in 2016.
With 99% of the vote count, the former NASA astronaut, Kelly defeated Maxley by nearly 80,000 votes or 51.18% to 48.82%.
The special election attracted national attention as Democrats tried to overthrow the Senate, making it quickly the most expensive race for the upper chamber in modern history.
Arizona was one of several states that saw growing support for Democrats this year after voting in favor of President Trump four years ago.
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The Fox News Decision Desk called Arizona on election night in favor of now President-elect Joe Biden.
