Sen. John McCain Wins Arizona Senate Race

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has won re-election for his Senate seat, according to multiple reports, holding off Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick on Tuesday night.

BREAKING: John McCain wins Senate race in Arizona, Republicans hold seat https://t.co/oF2RKNn7Qq #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/Mpmn4keI6y

— Bloomberg (@business) November 9, 2016

The projection of a McCain win came about 30 minutes after polls closed in Arizona, according to The Washington Times.

Fox News projects @SenJohnMcCain wins Arizona Senate race. #ElectionNight #FoxNews2016 pic.twitter.com/5MgCG4vQMV

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 9, 2016

Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, who shared a distaste for Donald Trump rhetoric with McCain, tweeted his congratulations.

Proud to see @SenJohnMcCain headed back to the Senate. America needs your leadership. #ElectionDay

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) November 9, 2016

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