Summary
Voters in Southern Arizona are choosing a new representative for the U.S. House in a special election following the death of Rep. Raúl Grijalva. His daughter, Adelita Grijalva, is running against Republican Daniel Butierez and two other candidates to complete her father's term. The district is historically Democratic and includes parts of Tucson and areas along the Arizona-Mexico border.
Key Facts
- The special election is for the 7th Congressional District in Southern Arizona.
- Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who held the seat for over 20 years, passed away in March.
- Adelita Grijalva, his daughter, is the Democratic candidate.
- Daniel Butierez is the Republican candidate; he ran unsuccessfully against Raúl Grijalva in 2024.
- Two additional candidates from third parties are in the race.
- The district has a strong Democratic voter base, with a nearly 2-to-1 advantage over Republicans.
- Immigration and border security are major issues in the election, with Adelita Grijalva focusing on pathways to citizenship and Butierez supporting stronger enforcement.
- The election will decide who fills the final 15 months of the current term.
