Arizona special election: Who is Adelita Grijalva; wins seat, becomes first Latina in Congress
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late US Representative Raúl Grijalva, has won the special election in Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Securing a decisive victory over Republican Daniel Butierez, Grijalva becomes the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress. She pledges to prioritize environmental justice, health care, and curbing presidential tariff authority, strengthening the Democratic position in the House.
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late US Representative Raúl Grijalva, has won the special election in Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Securing a decisive victory over Republican Daniel Butierez, Grijalva becomes the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress. She pledges to prioritize environmental justice, health care, and curbing presidential tariff authority, strengthening the Democratic position in the House.
