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And following Mr. McCain’s death in August 2018, Mr. Kyl briefly returned to the Senate after Doug Ducey, the Republican governor of Arizona, named him to fill his former colleague’s seat.
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Following John McCain's death in August 2018, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey appointed Jon Kyl to fill the vacant Senate seat.
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Claim Maker
Clay Risen
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News Article
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{
    "year": "2018",
    "person": "Jon Kyl",
    "reason": "To fill John McCain's seat",
    "appointing_official": "Doug Ducey"
}
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Political Career US Senate
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September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/jon-kyl-dead.html

Jon Kyl, a former Republican congressman and senator from Arizona, died at 84. He was known for his policy expertise, political acumen, and leadership roles, often working behind the scenes.

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