Joe Biden to headline fundraiser for Rep. Kyrsten Sinema's U.S. Senate run

Yvonne Wingett Sanchez | The Republic | azcentral.com

Former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema's U.S. Senate bid.

Sinema's campaign confirmed the Biden event but would provide no other details.

An invitation obtained Tuesday by The Arizona Republic says the fundraiser is scheduled for 5 p.m. July 20 in Phoenix. The precise location is not disclosed on the invitation, which says it will be "provided upon RSVP."

Depending on the donation amount, funds will be allocated to Sinema's designated U.S. Senate campaign committee as well as the Arizona State Democratic Central Executive Committee.

Sinema's campaign has been touting Biden's recent endorsement of her. His lending of his star power and fundraising prowess to Sinema's Arizona campaign underscores the national Democratic Party's hopes of retaking the Senate.

Sen. Jeff Flake, the one-term Republican incumbent, is not running for re-election and the seat is up for grabs.

In the Aug. 28 Democratic primary, Sinema faces Deedra Abboud, a progressive attorney and activist. The well-funded Sinema, who is now serving her third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, is considered the clear front-runner.

Three Republicans are facing off in Arizona's GOP Senate primary: former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, U.S. Rep. Martha McSally and former state Sen. Kelli Ward.

The invitation to Sinema's Biden event, emblazoned with her purple and gold campaign colors, asks for $10,000 per couple to attend a VIP reception and photo. Individuals can contribute $5,400 for the VIP reception and photo, or $2,700 for the VIP reception.

General reception donations range from $1,000 to hold the title of a "champion" to $250 to be an "attendee."

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