Rep. Raul Grijalva Not Running After 2024

Long-serving U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva announced that his current re-election campaign will be his last, marking the end of nearly a quarter-century representing Southern Arizona. Grijalva, 76, has been a prominent progressive voice, particularly on environmental issues, and has served as the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee. His decision follows a public battle with lung cancer, for which he has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Despite his illness, Grijalva remains committed to his duties and aims to use his final term to solidify his legacy. He emphasized the importance of passing the torch to a new generation and ensuring that his successor will continue to prioritize community needs over politics. Grijalva is expected to win re-election comfortably in his heavily Democratic district.