CD7 Congressional seat Archives

Hernández, Grijalva, Other Dems Clash over CD7 Vision

June 10, 2025 9:43 amJune 20, 2025 4:40 pm

In a spirited debate hosted by Arizona PBS on May 27, 2025, five Democratic candidates vying to succeed the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District offered contrasting visions for the future of one of the state’s most reliably...

Butierez, Rivas battle for GOP CD7 Seat; Rodriguez Sends ‘Statement’

June 4, 2025 4:20 pmJune 12, 2025 3:44 pm

On May 29, 2025, Republican candidates Daniel Butierez and Jorge Rivas participated in a debate hosted by Arizona PBS ahead of the special election for the 7th Congressional District. The seat became vacant following the death of longtime Democratic Congressman...

Butierrez, Rivas, and Rodriguez Winner will be ‘Hail Mary’ for CD7 Special Election

May 15, 2025 2:55 pmMay 22, 2025 3:05 pm

As Arizona prepares for the special election set to fill Congressman Raúl Grijalva’s (D) open seat in the 7th Congressional District, three Republican candidates—Daniel Butierez, Jorge Rivas, and Jimmy Rodriguez—have emerged as contenders in the primary. The seat was left...

Hernandez Addresses Choice to Fill Grijalva’s Seat

April 1, 2025 3:28 pmApril 11, 2025 4:43 pm

Congressman Raúl Grijalva’s passing has triggered an aggressively competitive race to fill the now-vacant seat in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, which covers parts of Pima, Yuma, La Paz, Cochise, and Maricopa counties. Despite a list of twenty contenders, most Arizona...

Hobbs Sets Date for CD7 Special Election

March 19, 2025 9:25 amMarch 26, 2025 2:07 pm

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs officially set the date for the CD7 special election, and candidates are lining up to fill the vacant seat. The Arizona Globe previously reported on the death of longtime Congressman Raul Grijalva. Governor Hobbs swiftly set...