Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona CD7 Special Primary, Advances to September General Election
Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona CD7 Special Primary, Advances to September General Election

Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona CD7 Special Primary, Advances to September General Election

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Adelita Grijalva secured the Democratic nomination in Arizona's 7th Congressional District special election to fill the vacancy left by her late father, Raúl Grijalva, positioning herself to become the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress if she wins the general election. Her victory, with nearly two-thirds of the vote in the primary, was celebrated by prominent lawmakers including Senator Mark Kelly and former Representative Gabby Giffords, who emphasized the importance of her leadership on issues like gun violence. Latina representation in Congress has grown notably in recent years but remains at about 3.6%, despite Latinas comprising roughly 10% of the U.S. population; Grijalva’s potential win would raise the number of Latina members to 20, an all-time high. The general election is scheduled for September 23, with Grijalva favored to win in a district her father previously won by a wide margin. Following the primary, several lawmakers and officials, including Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, praised Grijalva’s community dedication and readiness to serve in Washington. Grijalva’s campaign has drawn attention amid broader discussions about the future direction and diversity of Democratic leadership in Congress.

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