Southern Arizona Voters Elect New Representative in Special Congressional Election

Voters in southern Arizona are participating in a special election to fill the U.S. House seat left vacant by the death of Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva. The candidates include Adelita Grijalva, the late congressman's daughter and former Pima County Supervisor, and Republican Daniel Butierez, a contractor and small business owner, along with two third-party candidates. The winner will serve the remaining 15 months of the term for Arizona's 7th Congressional District, which stretches from Yuma to Tucson along much of the U.S.-Mexico border. Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic primary with significant endorsements and holds a financial advantage over Butierez. Although this seat will not determine control of the House, it is one of two vacancies that could impact the Republican majority. Election logistics include multiple in-person voting locations across Maricopa and Pima counties, with voters required to bring valid identification to the polls.