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Democrat wins congressional seat in Arizona, narrowing GOP's slim House majority

Summary

In a special election in southern Arizona, Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a seat in Congress. This victory reduces the Republican Party's narrow majority in the House of Representatives.

Key Facts

  • Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, won a congressional seat in southern Arizona.
  • The election was a special election, which is held between regular election cycles.
  • The victory narrows the Republican Party's majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • The election result affects the balance of power in Congress.
  • This event took place in September 2025.

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