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JON KYL (R)
First elected in 1994; seeking third full term.
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- Born: April 25, 1942; Oakland, Neb.
- Family: Married (Caryll); two children.
- Education: University of Arizona, L.L.B., 1966; B.A., 1964.
- Professional: Chairman, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 1984-85; practicing attorney, 1966-86.
- Military: None.
- Previous elective office: U.S. House, 1986-94.
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Pederson, the former state Democratic Party chairman, is running unopposed in the Sept. 12 primary.
- Born: July 12, 1942; Casa Grande, Ariz.
- Family: Married (Roberta); three children.
- Education: University of Arizona, M.S., 1967; B.A., 1965
- Professional career: President, Pederson Group Inc., 1983-present; chairman, state Democratic Party, 2001-05; vice president of operations, Westcor Inc., 1974-82; vice president of project development, Grossman Co., 1970-74; administrative assistant to Phoenix Mayor Milt Graham, 1967-70.
- Military: None
- Previous elective office: None.