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Deja Foxx Aims to be Arizona's Youngest Congresswoman

7/16/2025

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Deja Foxx's Congressional Bid

At just 25, Deja Foxx is on a mission to make history as Arizona's youngest woman elected to Congress in the upcoming special election. Taking on Adelita Grijalva, Foxx passionately calls for fresh perspectives in politics, urging the need for younger voices to drive urgent change and criticizing older Democrats for their disconnect from today's issues.

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Candidates Compete in Primaries

Arizona's 7th Congressional District is buzzing with anticipation as special primaries unfold on Tuesday to fill the void left by the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva. Eight candidates—five Democrats and three Republicans—are battling for their party nominations, setting the stage for a pivotal election on September 23. With nearly 440,000 registered Democrats, the stakes are high in this politically charged district.

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Deja Foxx's Congressional Bid

At just 25, Deja Foxx is on a mission to make history as Arizona's youngest woman elected to Congress in the upcoming special election. Taking on Adelita Grijalva, Foxx passionately calls for fresh perspectives in politics, urging the need for younger voices to drive urgent change and criticizing older Democrats for their disconnect from today's issues.

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