Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-AZ, 9th District

Greatest accomplishment: “We took immediate action when we learned about the tragedies at the Phoenix VA. Since last summer, we’ve held three veterans resource clinics, established a mental health working group, and passed laws to increase accountability and improve the quality of VA healthcare.”

Childhood aspiration: “In first grade, I told the class I’d be an author and U.S. senator. My second book is in publication now, and I’m serving in the U.S. House. Not too far from the mark.”