Arizona Special Election: Political Legacy Continues
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep., wins closely watched primary, extending her family’s political legacy. Raul Grijalva, has officially won the Democratic nomination in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. The victory positions her as the frontrunner in the upcoming September 23, 2025 special election to serve the final 15 months of her father’s term.
The district, stretching from Tucson to Yuma, is solidly blue and majority-Hispanic, making Grijalva’s general election victory highly likely.
Deja Foxx Polls Fall Short Despite Progressive Momentum
Deja Foxx, the 25-year-old activist and viral sensation, had surged in the deja foxx polls late in the race with endorsements from progressive leaders like David Hogg and national attention from liberal outlets. Nevertheless, Grijalva’s strong endorsements and legacy backing were too strong to overcome the momentum.
Foxx’s campaign mirrored prior political upsets, such as Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City, by emphasizing progressive principles and generational change. Foxx is seen as a rising figure in the party despite her defeat.
Establishment Support Backs Grijalva’s Path
Grijalva secured backing from a wide slate of Democratic Party heavyweights including:
- Sen. Mark Kelly
- Sen. Ruben Gallego
- Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
- State AG Kris Mayes
- Progressive icons Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Her ability to unify both establishment and progressive voices helped solidify her dominance in the arizona election results.
What’s Next in the Arizona Special Election 2025?
The general arizona special election 2025 is set for September 23, and with Democrats vastly outnumbering Republicans in the district, Grijalva is widely expected to win.
She aims to finish the remainder of her father’s term and likely run again in 2026 to secure a full term in office. Her campaign promises to blend local advocacy with national-level progressive reform.
Source: Fox News
