Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, Architect of Western Water Law and Kavanaugh’s Guide, Dies at 84
Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, a Republican from Arizona who served nearly three decades in Congress, has died at age 84. Kyl, known for shaping critical water policies in the American West and guiding the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, passed away from complications of a neurological disorder. He had publicly disclosed a dementia diagnosis in December 2025 before withdrawing from public life. Tributes from political figures across the spectrum described him as a diligent statesman and a key figure in Arizona’s legislative history.
