Jon Kyl is seeking a third term as Republican Senator from Arizona against Democratic challenger Jim Pederson. The race has focused heavily on immigration issues and is very competitive, with recent polls showing Pederson gaining on Kyl and even leading among early voters. Both candidates have raised over $12 million for what is projected to be the most expensive Senate race in Arizona's history.
Jon Kyl is seeking a third term as Republican Senator from Arizona against Democratic challenger Jim Pederson. The race has focused heavily on immigration issues and is very competitive, with recent polls showing Pederson gaining on Kyl and even leading among early voters. Both candidates have raised over $12 million for what is projected to be the most expensive Senate race in Arizona's history.
Jon Kyl is seeking a third term as Republican Senator from Arizona against Democratic challenger Jim Pederson. The race has focused heavily on immigration issues and is very competitive, with recent polls showing Pederson gaining on Kyl and even leading among early voters. Both candidates have raised over $12 million for what is projected to be the most expensive Senate race in Arizona's history.
Funds On Hand $12,406,902 $12,313,829 Recent Poll 41% 46%
Arizona Senate Race
Jon Kyl is a 2-term Republican Senator. Jim Pederson is in a close fight in a campaign where immigration has been a key issue – he’s gaining quickly on Kyl and the race is now considered competitive by the Democratic Party and drawing national attention. Early vote tracking polls show Pederson leading 44% to 40% among early voters, raising expectations that this race could be decided by a very small margin and energizing Pederson’s campaign.
About Jim Pederson
Jim Pederson is a real estate developer and has been the head of the Arizona Democratic Party since 2001. He wants the country to take a new direction in Iraq. He support strong border security and a guest worker program – and has engaged in bipartisan immigration policy work with John McCain. http://www.pederson2006.com/
About Jon Kyl
Jon Kyl has represented Arizona as a Senator since 1994. He is a member of the Republican leadership, and heads the Republican Policy Committee. He has run much of his campaign on immigration-related issues. http://www.jonkyl.com/
Fundraising and Polling
Kyl has brought in $12.2m and spent $10.9m – almost a quarter of his funding has come from PACs. Pederson has raised $12.4m, and has contributed substantial funds to his own campaign. This will be the most expensive Senate campaign in Arizona history.
Sources: www.nytimes.com, www.fec.gov,
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