"Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Announces Retirement from Arizona Senate"

Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced that she will not seek reelection, citing a lack of support for her bipartisan approach in today's political climate. Her decision avoids a potentially challenging three-way race in the swing state. Sinema, who left the Democratic Party in 2022, faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for her centrist positions. Her departure from the race is likely a relief for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, who had not committed to backing her over Democratic candidate Rep. Ruben Gallego.