Overview
- Kyl announced the diagnosis in a written statement, quoting Ronald Reagan and describing gratitude, faith, and optimism about the country’s future.
- He served nearly three decades in Congress, including the House from 1987 to 1995 and the Senate from 1995 to 2013, where he rose to minority whip.
- In 2018, then-Gov. Doug Ducey appointed Kyl to temporarily fill the Senate seat left vacant by John McCain’s death, and he returned to private life in 2019.
- After leaving the Senate, Kyl joined Covington & Burling as a lobbyist and helped guide the Supreme Court confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh.
- Arizona leaders, including Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, issued statements praising Kyl’s service following his announcement.