“I want to be clear, the Arizona Democratic Party is a diverse coalition with plenty of room for policy disagreements, however on the matter of the filibuster and the urgency to protect voting rights, we have been crystal clear,” ADP Chair Raquel Terán mentioned in a press release following the choice.

“In the choice between an archaic legislative norm and protecting Arizonans’ right to vote, we choose the latter, and we always will,” Terán continued, including that Arizona Republicans are within the midst of making an attempt to “push restrictive legislation” that may make it more durable to vote.

Sinema has famous that she helps voting rights, however doesn’t help altering the filibuster guidelines. In a press release on Saturday afternoon, a Sinema spokesperson highlighted the senator’s dedication to bipartisanship in Congress.

“During three terms in the U.S. House, and now in the Senate, Kyrsten has always promised Arizonans she would be an independent voice for the state — not for either political party,” the spokesperson informed POLITICO. “She’s delivered for Arizonans and has always been honest about where she stands.”

Sinema is up for reelection in 2024. Gallego’s House speech drummed up dialogue that he might be a doable major challenger, and one political motion committee, the Primary Sinema PAC, is completely devoted to pushing the senator out.

Zach Montellaro contributed to this report.