Senator Deborah "Deb" Harlow represents Arizona in the United States Senate, known nationwide for her unwavering independence, law enforcement credentials, and fierce commitment to state sovereignty. Raised in Douglas, Arizona, Harlow comes from a working-class family—her father a long-haul trucker, her mother a diner cook near the border. From an early age, she was shaped by the hard realities of life in a border town and the belief that protecting your community is a sacred duty. Harlow earned a degree in Criminal Justice and went on to serve for over 20 years in the DEA, specializing in cartel operations and undercover interdiction. Her time in the field revealed not just external threats, but internal corruption. Refusing to stay silent, she became a whistleblower, helping expose systemic failures at the federal level—actions that cost her friends but won her the respect of those who value truth over politics. Elected to the Senate in a historic upset, Harlow has become a key voice on border policy, national security, and reforming federal agencies from the inside. She champions Arizona’s right to self-govern, opposes federal overreach, and pushes for pragmatic solutions that blend compassion with accountability. Often described as a political lone wolf, Harlow rejects partisan scripts and prioritizes problem-solving rooted in real-world experience. Now a national figure with deep Arizona roots, Harlow continues to live in her modest home near Bisbee. Divorced and without children, she prefers quiet evenings hiking the desert trails, holding town halls, or poring over policy briefs at her kitchen table. In a divided Senate, she stands as a rare force: resilient, sharp, and impossible to intimidate.