Summary
Voters in Arizona's 7th Congressional District are choosing a new representative in a special election following the death of Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva. The election will fill the seat for the remaining 15 months of Grijalva's term, with major candidates including Democrat Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez. This district has traditionally been a Democratic stronghold.
Key Facts
- The special election is to replace Raúl Grijalva, who passed away in March.
- The 7th Congressional District runs from Yuma to Tucson, Arizona, along the Mexico border.
- The election will not change the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Adelita Grijalva is the Democratic candidate and daughter of the late congressman.
- Daniel Butierez is the Republican candidate, and two third-party candidates are on the ballot.
- Adelita Grijalva received endorsements from prominent Democrats and ran a successful primary campaign.
- The district is majority Hispanic and historically votes Democratic.
- Democrats have a nearly 2-1 voter registration advantage over Republicans in the district.
