- Adelita Grijalva has been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.
- She makes history as Arizona’s first Latina to serve in Congress.
- This victory occurred in a special election, where she defeated her Republican opponent, Daniel Butierez.
- Adelita Grijalva continues her family’s political legacy, following in the footsteps of established family members with political careers.
- The election contributes to a slight reduction in the House GOP majority, impacting party dynamics in Congress.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-succeeds-her-late-father-congress-gop-house-majority-shrinks)
