Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, has announced her candidacy for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.
A current Pima County Supervisor, she aims to continue her father's progressive legacy and represent Southern Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her campaign emphasizes fighting for working families and opposing former President Donald Trump’s agenda. The seat was vacated following Raúl Grijalva’s death, triggering a special election this fall.
Adelita brings experience in public service and advocacy for education and the environment to her campaign.
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This is great news for progressives in Arizona! Adelita Grijalva has been a strong advocate for the community, and it's inspiring to see her step up to carry on her father's legacy of fighting for working families and environmental justice. We need more leaders like her who won’t back down from opposing Trump’s harmful agenda.
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Adelita Grijalva announces run for her late father's Congressional seat
In a statement, Grijalva said she was running for Congress, "because Southern Arizona deserves bold leadership that will fight for working families and stand up to Donald Trump."
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Raul Grijalva's daughter announces run for his Congressional seat
In a statement, Grijalva said she was running for Congress, "because Southern Arizona deserves bold leadership that will fight for working families and stand up to Donald Trump."
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