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Generational Clash and Legacy Stakes Drive Arizona’s 7th District Democratic Primary

Millions in endorsements plus heavy ad spending have flooded the three-way contest for Arizona’s 7th District with tomorrow’s primary poised to determine who fills a safe Democratic seat that may ease pressure on the razor-thin House majority.

Rep. Raúl Grijalva and fellow members of the House Progressive Caucus hold a news conference outside the US Capitol on August 12, 2022.
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Deja Foxx; Daniel Hernandez; Adelita Grijalva.
Activist Deja Foxx, former Arizona state Rep. Daniel Hernandez and former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva.

Overview

  • Adelita Grijalva has the backing of the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, League of Conservation Voters and Working Families Party with over $750,000 in TV ads boosting her campaign.
  • Deja Foxx and Daniel Hernandez have challenged the weight of Grijalva’s family legacy by emphasizing generational renewal and pragmatic policy solutions.
  • David Hogg’s Leaders We Deserve group has channeled six-figure spending into Foxx’s campaign as part of a broader $20 million push for young Democrats.
  • A July 14 debate underscored divisions over age, experience and Latino representation in the district that Raúl Grijalva represented for more than two decades.
  • Tomorrow’s primary victor is expected to sail to victory in the September general election and could affect the razor-thin House majority once state certification secures the seat.