Adelita
Grijalva
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Arizona's 7th District, first elected in a 2025 special election
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Adelita S. Grijalva is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Arizona's 7th Congressional District, serving in the 119th Congress from 2025 to the present after winning a special election in September 2025. 1410 She grew up on Tucson's south side and holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Arizona (1995), having graduated from Pueblo High School in 1989. 313
Before reaching Congress, Grijalva served on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board from 2002 to 2022, and on the Pima County Board of Supervisors from 2021 to 2025, chairing that body from 2023 to 2025. 31213 She also worked at Pima County Teen Court for more than 25 years, assisting court-involved youth and their families through a juvenile diversion program. 3
In Congress, Grijalva secured assignments on the Education and Workforce and Natural Resources Committees. 12 She is running as the incumbent in the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican Daniel Butierez. 10
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Arizona
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative, Arizona's 7th Congressional District
- Website
- adelitaforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Adelita Grijalva voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Nov 12, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 393
- missed
- 1.3%
- with their party’s majority
- 96%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · Passed · against their party's majorityOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 393 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 8newsGrijalva warns Democrats in EFE interview: avoid internal labels and divisions ahead of midterms
In an interview with EFE, Grijalva argued that Democrats should avoid internal labels such as 'socialist' and 'new Democrat,' saying voters 'están cansados' (are tired) of such divisions. She also criticized policies she said disproportionately benefit wealthier people.
Congresista de EE.UU. alerta que los demócratas no deben llegar divididos a las elecciones - EFE · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7filingArizona early voting opens; Grijalva–Butierez matchup appears on Pima County ballots
Arizona's voter guide reported that ballots were mailed and early in-person voting opened on October 7. The AZ-07 general election matchup listed is Grijalva vs. Butierez.
2026 Arizona voter guide: Who's on your ballot in Pima County · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsementCenter Action Fund endorses Grijalva in 2026 midterm general election
The Center Action Fund included Adelita Grijalva in its list of endorsed candidates for the 2026 midterm general elections.
2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsGrijalva co-introduces America's College Promise Act for tuition-free community college
Grijalva joined other lawmakers in introducing the America's College Promise Act of 2026, which would waive tuition and fees at community colleges and two-year Tribal Colleges and Universities for eligible students.
Rep. Grijalva Introduces America's College Promise Act to Expand ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 3newsGrijalva introduces Fairness for Farm Workers Act to expand overtime protections for agricultural workers
Grijalva introduced the Fairness for Farm Workers Act, which would extend federal overtime protections to agricultural workers. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and had not advanced beyond referral as of the sources reviewed.
Adelita S. Grijalva — Representative — Civic Ledger · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 26debateGrijalva and Butierez debate immigration, health care, and water at Citizens Clean Elections forum
Grijalva and Butierez debated in a forum organized by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and Arizona Media Association. They differed over immigration enforcement (Grijalva called for abolishing ICE; Butierez favored reform), health care and Medicaid, and Arizona's Colorado River water allocation. Grijalva also voiced support for extending ACA marketplace subsidies.
Compare Candidates | 2026 Arizona's 7th Congressional ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 21pollPoll shows Grijalva and Butierez nearly tied in AZ-07 general election
A Public Policy Polling survey (n=570) showed Grijalva at 41% and Butierez at 39% in the AZ-07 general election matchup. It is the only publicly listed 2026 general-election poll found in the sources reviewed; no newer poll was available as of October 8.
2026 Arizona's 7th Congressional District Election - smarter.vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Communications Workers of America (CWA) unionCWA's Arizona 2026 candidate list names Grijalva for CD-07 in the general election. No announcement date given. cwa-union.org
- National Nurses United unionListed among Grijalva's endorsements in the 2026 general-election voter guide. No announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
- Bernie Sanders officialU.S. senator from Vermont; listed on his official endorsements page for AZ-07. No announcement date given. berniesanders.com
- Our Revolution organizationArizona endorsements page states it is endorsing Grijalva 'once again' as she runs for a full term. No announcement date given. ourrevolution.com
- Arizona AFL-CIO unionListed on the 2026 labor-endorsement list for Congress in CD-7, for the November 3, 2026 general election. No announcement date given. azaflcio.org
- Working Families Party organizationListed among Grijalva's endorsements in the 2026 general-election voter guide. No announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
- League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund organizationLCV's 2025–26 endorsements page lists Grijalva for the 2026 general election. No specific announcement date given. lcv.org
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.29M
- Spent
- $1.86M
- Cash on hand
- $428K
As of Jul 1, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AZ07121(opens in a new tab)
Sources 19
- [1] Adelita Grijalva - Arizona - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] 2026 Arizona's 7th Congressional District Election - smarter.vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Compare Candidates | 2026 Arizona's 7th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Congresista de EE.UU. alerta que los demócratas no deben llegar divididos a las elecciones - EFE(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] 2026 Arizona voter guide: Who's on your ballot in Pima County(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [6] Endorsements | Bernie Sanders Official Website(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [7] 2026 Arizona | CWA Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] 2026 Candidate Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [9] AZ Archives - Our Revolution(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [10] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [11] Adelita S. Grijalva — Representative — Civic Ledger(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [12] Rep. Grijalva Introduces America's College Promise Act to Expand ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [13] Adelita Grijalva Issues | Democrat for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [14] Rep. Grijalva Statement on Reported Hate Crime and ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
- [15] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [16] Rep. Grijalva Statement on Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
- [17] Rep. Grijalva Grills RFK Jr. For Cuts to Life-Saving Medical ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
- [18] Rep. Grijalva Statement on Minneapolis Shooting: “ICE makes our ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2026
- [19] Arizona's 7th Congressional District candidates debate immigration ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2025