Jeff Flake is an American politician and former U.S. Senator from Arizona. He served in the Senate from 2013 to 2019 as a member of the Republican Party. Before his time in the Senate, Flake was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He is known for his conservative views and focus on issues such as fiscal responsibility and immigration reform. Flake was born on December 31, 1962, in Snowflake, Arizona. He graduated from Brigham Young University and later earned a master's degree from George Washington University. Throughout his career, Flake has been recognized for his willingness to work across party lines and his commitment to principled governance.