Voters in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District have a choice to make on Tuesday when they pick their party nominees to run to fill the seat vacated by the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
Democratic can choose from five candidates:
- Deja Foxx
- Adelita Grijalva
- Patrick Harris Sr.
- Daniel Hernandez
- Jose Malvido Jr.
Republicans can choose from three candidates:
- Daniel Butierez
- Jorge Rivas
- Jimmy Rodriguez
Early voting started June 18 and ended Friday.
For Democrats, the choice is between continuing the legacy of Raul Grijalva by passing the seat to his daughter, or turning a new leaf in the district. One frequent complaint about Grijalva is that he failed to deliver results for his district, whether measured in terms of jobs, or federal monies, or education support, or infrastructure. “For all of his seniority, Raul Grijalva was Arizona’s least effective member of Congress his district paid the price,” noted one voter. “So why would they vote for his daughter who will be more of the same, except without any of his seniority?”
The other major candidate is Daniel Hernandez, whose resume is as reliably liberal as Grijalva. The difference is that his record from the legislature included actual results. “Hernandez got things done for his district, even though Republicans controlled the Legislature, because he built relationships and did the hard work,” said the voter, who indicated she would be supporting Hernandez in the race.
Deja Foxx has gotten some attention for her young age and social media following, but she is not expected to compete for the top spot.
One GOP operative looking at the race gave the edge to Grijalva based entirely on her last name. “If her last name was anything else, she would lose, but she has his last name, he practically left her his seat in his will, and the Democratic establishment has lined up everyone from Kelly to Giffords and the rest to endorse her because she will be loyal in return to that establishment.” He added, “Remember, Daniel Hernandez was at Gabby Giffords’ side and literally saved her life after she was shot, and she still did the party establishment thing and endorsed Grijalva because the power brokers blessed her candidacy.”
“So why would they vote for his daughter who will be more of the same, except without any of his seniority?” – Because there is no accounting for stupidity?
The Rest of the Country: Sheesh, AZ-7, how bad can your candidates get?
AZ-7: Challenge accepted!
What’s really sad is how many low intelligence voters were pulled into her lies . It just goes to show that it’s not what you do to get elected it’s who you are.
“Grijalva”, it’s high time we shelve that name as the epitome of corruption. Unfortunately, the other dimwits are just as bad. For the love of God, give the republican candidate a chance – what do you possibly have to lose??
Unfortunately, we’ll wind up with another anti-America wannabe Marxist narcissist democrat in this district.
Not another illegal-lover, please!
Oh yeah… the Big G left a legacy alright. We just had 4 mountain lions (mom and 3 near adults cubs) visit our neighborhood and THEY left a legacy too. It all smells bad…
Let me see here…..I don’t know why they even bothered with a primary. Adelita Grijalva is the frontrunner by far and will inherit her father’s seat and do nothing just like him. Perhaps she can do nothing sober though.
Fox News reporting that Zohran Mamdani’s best bud and political ally Deja Foxx will be running against LaGorda. Commie vs Commie, Hate America vs Hate America. Tucson getting exactly what it deserves.
The No King crowd will elect a new queen today. Because in their minds political positions are subjects to inheritance, not qualifications or interest of the people.
Absolutely. These people are ridiculous.
No Kings! But she’s a queen, and she’s a queen, and he’s a queen, e’rebody’s a queen!
Grijalva could be replaced by a wing nut and duct tape.
Isn’t it interesting that Raul Grijalva, supporter of the revolution to return the southwest US to Mexico and the largest promoter of illegal aliens in Arizona history is namesake for Grijalva Realty and Property Management.
Hmmmm, rentals and sales to illegals and cartel members? Has it ever been investigated?
What a legacy for LaGorda to follow. Her father, longtime supporter of MEChA and the revolution to return the southwest to Mexico never having employment except briefly as a UA teacher of Marxism and Hate America.., Fifth poorest metro in the country, TUSD one of the worst school districts in the country, certainly the worst of roads in the world. Grijalva will guarantee a plentiful supply of toilet cleaners, drug dealers, rapists and many thousands of children of the illegals filling the seats of the public schools with confiscated property taxes. The winning ticket for Southern Arizona liberals that hate the US.
guess you havent driven in so Kalif lately have ya. Yes we have some bad ones but I was in kalif in march and our roads were like smooth compared to theirs. Just remember its a democrap haven just like they want this place to be forever.
Nailed it……but then Pima County loves them the Grijalva clan….they don’t care how much they hate America and do everything in their power to take us down and have never met an ILLEGAL they didn’t love.
Well said!
“G”va was a ‘drunk’ his time in office… the State of Arizona and this area of the state specifically deserves batter.. come on man! It’s not rocket science.. “G”va was a waste of Arizona’s time and efforts on the behalf of the citizens of Arizona he failed to represent… sorry to say that’s the way it was ‘God Bless His Soul” AMEN!
The machine is too powerful and the voters too silly to have the courage to make a change but I hope to God a miracle happens and she goes down in flames!!!