What to know about the Arizona Senate race now that Sinema is out

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) announced on Tuesday that she will not seek reelection this year, opting out of what would have been a contentious, three-way contest in a swing state that will be consequential for the political balance of the U.S. Senate.

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Here’s what to know about how Sinema’s decision shakes up the race.

Who is running?

Several candidates are in the race, but Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Kari Lake, a former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate and news anchor, are widely expected to be the Democratic and Republican Senate nominees.

Senate primaries for each party are scheduled for July 30.