Jon Kyl
American lawyer and politician
Born
April 25th, 1942
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a United States Senator from Arizona. Elected to the Senate in 1995 and served until 2013, with a brief return in 2018. During the tenure, contributed to various legislative efforts in tax reform, healthcare, and national security. Held the position of Senate Minority Whip, making significant contributions to Republican leadership and strategy. Prior to the Senate, served in the Arizona House of Representatives and as Arizona's Deputy Attorney General.
Served as U.S. Senator from Arizona
Held the position of Senate Minority Whip
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