Voters Cast Ballots in CD7 Special Election to Fill Vacant Congressional Seat

The special election for Arizona's Congressional District 7 is taking place on September 23 to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. The candidates are Democrat Adelita Grijalva, a lifelong Tucson resident and public servant who has served on the Tucson Unified School District Board and Pima County Board of Supervisors, and Republican Daniel Butierez, a small business owner with a background in helping individuals from halfway houses and who previously ran against Raúl Grijalva. Voters can cast their ballots at any of the 59 Vote Centers open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with wait times and voting locations available online to assist voters. Early ballots can also be dropped off at any voting center or 24/7 ballot drop box, with specific drop box locations noted in Pima County. This election will determine who will serve the remainder of Grijalva’s term, about 10 months, and represents a shift in leadership for a district that includes much of southern Arizona. The election, while not altering control of the U.S. House, is viewed as important given the narrow balance of power between Democrats and Republicans.