- Adelita Grijalva has been elected to the U.S. Congress as Arizona’s first Latina representative.
- She won the special election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, succeeding her father.
- Grijalva defeated Republican candidate Daniel Butierez in this election.
- Her victory contributes to a decrease in the GOP’s majority in the House of Representatives.
- The election marks a significant milestone for diversity and representation in Arizona’s Congressional delegation.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-succeeds-her-late-father-congress-gop-house-majority-shrinks)
