Daughter of late Dem congressman launches campaign for father's seat: 'Building something powerful'

Published on April 18, 2025

Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of late Rep. Raul Grijalva, has announced her candidacy for his former seat in Arizona's Seventh Congressional District. This announcement comes after a promise she made at her father's funeral to make her decision clear regarding running for office. In her launch video posted on social media, Adelita emphasized the importance of fighting for justice, equity, and dignity for vulnerable communities, which is something that her late father was known for during his time in Congress. She also expressed concern over the current state of America under President Trump's administration, stating that it poses a threat to some of the most sacred rights in the country. Adelita Grijalva quickly reached the signature threshold necessary to make the Democratic primary ballot within just one day after her announcement. The upcoming special election for Arizona’s Seventh Congressional District is expected to be solidly Democrat-leaning, making it a potential win for Adelita if she secures enough votes in both the primary and general elections on July 15th and September 23rd respectively.

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