Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema has left the democratic party and switched to the independent. White House say defection does not change the Democratic Senate control.

US: Kyrsten Sinema leaves the democratic party and switches to independent

The Democratic Party in the United States was dealt a massive blow just days after securing majority in the senate. Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema announced on Friday that she will be switching her political affiliation to independent – meaning that the number of Democratic senators will go down to 50.

Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as an independent

Arizona Republican Martha McSally conceded defeat in the race for US Senate seat to her Democratic opponent Kyrsten Sinema. In a hotly contested ballot, Sinema won by taking a slice of Republican voters including women.

US midterm polls: Republican Martha McSally loses Arizona Senate seat

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US: Kyrsten Sinema leaves the democratic party and switches to independent

Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as an independent

US midterm polls: Republican Martha McSally loses Arizona Senate seat