After being swept from power after 60 years, Arizona Republicans pick their leaders

By: Caitlin Sievers

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 476

Last Updated: 1 hour, 53 minutes ago

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Arizona’s severely diminished legislative Republican caucus has decided who will lead when its members become the minority party in January.

On Monday, Arizona Senate Republicans elected longtime legislator Sen. John Kavanagh as minority leader.

The caucus selected Sen. Tim Dunn as assistant minority leader, Sen. Leo Biasiucci as minority whip and gave the new title of Deputy Assistant Minority Leader of Communications to Sen. Mark Finchem.

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