Gallego says some Democratic senators are encouraging him to run against Sinema
If Sinema runs as an independent in 2024, Arizona could see a three-way Senate race, pitting a Republican, Democrat and independent incumbent against each other.
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If Sinema runs as an independent in 2024, Arizona could see a three-way Senate race, pitting a Republican, Democrat and independent incumbent against each other.
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