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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema

I Arizona (2019-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Kyrsten Lea Sinema
  • Gender: Female Female
  • Pronunciation: KEER-stuhn SIH-nih-muh
  • Identity: LGBTQ+
  • Date of Birth: July 12, 1976 (age: 47)
  • Place of Birth: Tucson, Ariz.
  • Religion: Non-Affiliated
  • Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.
  • Place of Residence: Phoenix, Ariz.
  • Occupation: Attorney
Family:
Previous relationship: Blake Douglas Dain Divorced
Biography:
In the Arizona where Kyrsten Sinema grew up, strong schools and tight-knit communities meant opportunity for future generations. The hard-working middle class could get ahead, and government was there to help ensure that there was opportunity for all who were willing to work hard and play by the rules.
Sinema knows firsthand the struggles families face. As someone whose family at times faced serious poverty growing up, she knows what it means to struggle just to meet the most basic needs. For three years, her family lived in an old gas station – a rectangle building with no electricity or running water.

Luckily, her hard work in school paid off with a full-ride scholarship to college. She also saved money by earning over 60 college co See more >>

Office History

Congressional Offices:
State Legislature Offices:

Election Results

  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Arizona (Class 1)
    Kyrsten Lea Sinema, 49.96%
    Democrat
    Martha Elizabeth McSally, 47.61%
    Republican
    Angela Green, 2.41%
    Green
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    9th Congressional District of Arizona
    Kyrsten Lea Sinema, 60.92%
    Democrat
    David Victor Giles (Dave), 39.04%
    Republican
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    9th Congressional District of Arizona
    Kyrsten Lea Sinema, 54.68%
    Democrat
    Wendy Rogers, 41.86%
    Republican
    Powell Gammill, 3.46%
    Libertarian
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    9th Congressional District of Arizona
    Kyrsten Lea Sinema, 48.73%
    Democrat
    Vernon Parker, 44.63%
    Republican
    Powell Gammill, 6.64%
    Libertarian

Associated Organizations

Political action committee: Election campaign: Teaching position: Membership: Own leadership PAC: Board membership:

Awards

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4521
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2017 (Amendment), 2017 (Amendment), 2016, 2015, 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013
Election Candidate: 2012
Extension Letter: 2020
Termination: 2019
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.19
(House Average: 0.22)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $59,854.02
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Staff Salaries Paid:

Fun Fact

Kyrsten Sinema is the first sitting member of Congress to finish the Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride followed by a 26.2-mile full marathon. She completed the race in 15 hours, 12 minutes and 34 seconds.

Caught Our Eye

  • Congress takes Pride in growing LGBTQ numbers

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on June 5, 2023
    Congress is coming out of the closet: Among members of the 118th Congress, 2.5% of representatives and 2% of senators openly identify as LGBTQ - the highest in congressional history. read more
  • Senators run afoul of ethics rules governing social media use

    Posted by LegiStorm on Feb. 14, 2022
    Several senators have run afoul of Senate ethics rules designed to prevent them from using official Senate resources for campaign activities, according to a LegiStorm review of all senators' Twitter accounts and official websites. read more
  • Former finance lobbyist is now Sinema's senior adviser

    Posted by Nate Hoffman on Oct. 11, 2013
    A freshman Democrat has hired a former lobbyist and banking industry official to become her new finance legislative assistant.  read more
  • Posted by Katie Barrows on Aug. 30, 2013
    One freshman congressman learned the hard way that constituents don't want to spend time with him on their holiday weekend.  read more