Summary
Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat from Arizona, won a special election to fill her late father's seat in Congress. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed her swearing-in, citing the government shutdown as the reason. Grijalva and others are pressuring Johnson to complete the process, as she is waiting to officially start her duties.
Key Facts
- Adelita Grijalva is the daughter of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva.
- She won a special election on September 23 to serve the rest of her father's term.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet sworn her in due to the government shutdown.
- Grijalva's district is mostly Hispanic and leans Democratic.
- Grijalva expressed concerns about the delay, suggesting that if she were a Republican, the process might have moved faster.
- Johnson plans to swear her in when the House is back in session.
- Similar situations in the past saw new members sworn in during short sessions, known as pro forma sessions.
- Johnson previously swore in two Republicans during such a session under different circumstances.
