DemocratCurrent Officeholder
Mark Kelly
U.S. Senate
AZ U.S. Senate
Mark Kelly is a retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy captain who flew four space shuttle missions. Elected to the Senate in 2020 and re-elected in 2022, he is one of the most cross-partisan Democrats in the chamber, consistently ranking among the senators who most frequently votes with Republicans. He faces a competitive re-election in 2026 in a state that has trended purple.
Border Security & Immigration
Bipartisan border security reform; pragmatic enforcement
- Co-authored the bipartisan border security bill that failed in February 2024
- Secured additional Border Patrol agents and technology for Arizona
- Supported Title 42 enforcement while advocating for asylum process reform
Gun Safety
Universal background checks; red flag laws
- Co-founded Giffords, a gun safety advocacy organization, with his wife Rep. Gabby Giffords
- Helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022)
- Authored legislation requiring background checks at gun shows
Veterans & Military
Expand veterans' benefits and healthcare access
- Supported the PACT Act expanding VA healthcare for burn pit veterans
- Advocated for increased VA funding for Arizona veterans
- Co-sponsored legislation improving mental health services for veterans
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