1994 United States Senate election in Arizona
Introduction The '''1994 United States Senate election in Arizona''' was held November 8, 1994.Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Republican nominee Jon Kyl won the open seat, becoming the first Republican to win Arizona's Class 1 Senate seat since Paul Fannin in 1970.Democrats would not win this seat again, or any Senate race in the state, until Kyrsten Sinema's victory in 2018.
Democratic primary === Candidates ===* Sam Coppersmith, U.S. Representative* Richard D. Mahoney, Secretary of State of Arizona* Cindy Resnick, State Senator* Dave Moss, perennial candidate=== Results ===
Republican primary === Candidates ===* Jon Kyl, U.S. Representative since 1987=== Results ===
Libertarian primary === Candidates ===* Scott Grainger, engineer=== Results ===
General election === Polling === Source Date Kyl (R) Coppersmith (D) Arizona State University October 7, 1994'''39%''' 31% United for Arizona October 30, 1994'''43%''' 38% The Rocky Mountain News October 16, 1994'''43%''' 30% Arizona State University November 2, 1994'''47%''' 28%=== Results ===
See also * 1994 United States Senate elections
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