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Adelita
Grijalva

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Arizona's 7th District, first elected in a 2025 special election

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 & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official 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

  1. Oct 8
    news
    Grijalva 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)
  2. Oct 7
    filing
    Arizona 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)
  3. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Center 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)
  4. Oct 1
    news
    Grijalva 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)
  5. Sep 3
    news
    Grijalva 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)
  6. Aug 26
    debate
    Grijalva 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)
  7. May 21
    poll
    Poll 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) union
    CWA's Arizona 2026 candidate list names Grijalva for CD-07 in the general election. No announcement date given. cwa-union.org
  • National Nurses United union
    Listed among Grijalva's endorsements in the 2026 general-election voter guide. No announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Bernie Sanders official
    U.S. senator from Vermont; listed on his official endorsements page for AZ-07. No announcement date given. berniesanders.com
  • Our Revolution organization
    Arizona 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 union
    Listed 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 organization
    Listed among Grijalva's endorsements in the 2026 general-election voter guide. No announcement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund organization
    LCV'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. [1] Adelita Grijalva - Arizona - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Arizona's 7th Congressional District Election - smarter.vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Compare Candidates | 2026 Arizona's 7th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [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. [5] 2026 Arizona voter guide: Who's on your ballot in Pima County(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Endorsements | Bernie Sanders Official Website(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 Arizona | CWA Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] 2026 Candidate Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  9. [9] AZ Archives - Our Revolution(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  11. [11] Adelita S. Grijalva — Representative — Civic Ledger(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  12. [12] Rep. Grijalva Introduces America's College Promise Act to Expand ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  13. [13] Adelita Grijalva Issues | Democrat for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  14. [14] Rep. Grijalva Statement on Reported Hate Crime and ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
  15. [15] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Grijalva Statement on Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
  17. [17] Rep. Grijalva Grills RFK Jr. For Cuts to Life-Saving Medical ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
  18. [18] Rep. Grijalva Statement on Minneapolis Shooting: “ICE makes our ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2026
  19. [19] Arizona's 7th Congressional District candidates debate immigration ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2025
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