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The Associated Press projected that Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (D) has defeated Congresswoman Martha McSally (R) for Arizona鈥檚 U.S. Senate seat.

After a nerve-wracking six days in limbo, Sinema鈥檚 victory makes her the first woman to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.

鈥淚 am so honored that Arizonans chose our vision of a better Arizona, and now it’s time to get to work,鈥� said Senator-elect Sinema at a Monday press conference. 鈥淲e launched this campaign because Arizona veterans and all everyday Arizonans deserve a leader who will fight for them in the United States Senate.鈥�

Back in DC, headed to the first day of Senate school.

I鈥檓 overcome with gratitude – thank you Arizona! It鈥檚 the privilege of my life to represent you. 馃尩

— Kyrsten Sinema (@kyrstensinema)

The win comes after what had been the and Senate race in recent history.

Sinema pulled ahead by nearly 30,000 votes Monday evening after the latest vote tabulation by Maricopa County.

After the AP鈥檚 announcement, McSally took to to congratulate Sinema and thank her supporters.

鈥淚 just called Kyrsten Sinema and congratulated her on becoming Arizona鈥檚 first female Senator,鈥� McSally said in a video on Twitter. 鈥淚 wish her all [the] success as she represents Arizona in the Senate. I also want to say thank you to everybody who supported me in this campaign. I鈥檓 so grateful for you. I am convinced Arizona is the best state in the country and our best days are yet to come.鈥�

Congrats to . I wish her success. I鈥檓 grateful to all those who supported me in this journey. I鈥檓 inspired by Arizonans鈥� spirit and our state鈥檚 best days are ahead of us.

— McSally For Senate (@MarthaMcSally)

At her press conference, Sinema thanked everyone who participated in her campaign and she shared her vision for the future.

鈥淲e can embrace difference while seeking common ground. As I head to serve our great state in the United States Senate, I pledge to double down on this approach,鈥� she said. 鈥淎 few months ago, we lost a legend who exemplified that spirit and all that is best in Arizona. His example shines a light on our way forward. Senator John McCain stood for everything we stand for as Arizonans. It’s up to all of us to carry on Senator McCain’s legacy.鈥�

While Sinema鈥檚 race was decided, there are still multiple statewide and legislative races that are too close to call until more ballots are counted.

鈥漁ur country is at its best when everyone is engaged, and everyone’s voice is heard. That work isn’t over, and we’ll continue to make sure that every vote is counted.鈥� she said.

Sinema and McSally were running to replace Senator Jeff Flake (R), who announced he would not seek re-election after his term ended.

After the primaries, Flake tweeted his support for both candidates, encouraged that his seat would go to the first woman Senator. Monday evening, he took to social media to congratulate Sinema.

Congratulations to and @RepMcSally for winning their respective primary races last night. This seat is now reserved for the first female senator in Arizona's history. How cool is that!

— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake)

鈥淐ongratulations to @kyrstensinema on a race well run, and won,鈥� he . 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a wonderful honor representing Arizona in the Senate. You鈥檒l be great.鈥�

鈥淚t won鈥檛 be easy, and it won鈥檛 happen overnight, but we can work together to meet the challenges our country faces,鈥� Sinema said. 鈥淲e can do this differently. For our country, for our future, for Senator McCain and for each other, I think we must.鈥�

To watch Sinema鈥檚 entire victory speech click .