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Adelita Grijalva Poised to Win Arizona's 7th District

9/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Adelita Grijalva is projected to win the September 23, 2025 special election for Arizona's 7th Congressional District, succeeding Raúl Grijalva.
She faces Republican Daniel Butierez in a heavily Democratic district and is favored by a two-to-one Democratic majority.
Grijalva won the July Democratic primary against two challengers, raised $1.3 million, and supports Medicaid for All and the Green New Deal.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, Kyrsten Sinema's election marked the first Democratic U.S. Senate win in Arizona since 1988, driven by increased voter engagement, especially among Latino communities. Following the death of her father, Raúl Grijalva, in March 2025, Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic primary for Arizona's 7th congressional district, reflecting a significant Democratic majority in the state and potentially reshaping its political landscape.

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Story summary

Adelita Grijalva is projected to win the September 23, 2025 special election for Arizona's 7th Congressional District, succeeding Raúl Grijalva.
She faces Republican Daniel Butierez in a heavily Democratic district and is favored by a two-to-one Democratic majority.
Grijalva won the July Democratic primary against two challengers, raised $1.3 million, and supports Medicaid for All and the Green New Deal.

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