WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03) released the following statement regarding Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s (AZ) decision to leave the Democratic Party:

“With Senator Warnock’s re-election, Kyrsten Sinema’s ability to be the center of the political universe has ended within the Democratic Party. This is a predictable outcome for Senator Sinema as she has entirely separated herself from any semblance of representing hardworking and struggling Arizonans. Her alignment with wealthy and corporate interests has crippled her ability to support the Democratic agenda. Her decision, while disappointing, does not shift the balance of power and Democrats will move forward putting people over politics with or without her help.”