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Gen Z’s Deja Foxx Faces Setback in Arizona Primary

7/19/2025

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In Arizona's primary, 25-year-old Deja Foxx faced a tough defeat against Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late congressman, for the 7th Congressional District. Foxx's campaign shed light on the uphill battle younger candidates encounter, from fundraising hurdles to lack of institutional backing, underscoring the ongoing challenges Gen Z faces in U.S. politics, despite some recent victories.

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In Arizona's primary, 25-year-old Deja Foxx faced a tough defeat against Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late congressman, for the 7th Congressional District. Foxx's campaign shed light on the uphill battle younger candidates encounter, from fundraising hurdles to lack of institutional backing, underscoring the ongoing challenges Gen Z faces in U.S. politics, despite some recent victories.