Elections will move fast to replace Rep. Raul Grijalva

Elections will move fast to replace Rep. Raul Grijalva

Things will move fast to replace Raul Grijalva in Congress, with a primary election in July and a general election in September. KGUN9s Craig Smith went to the heart of Grijalvas district to learn what people want in his replacement.Early in his political career Raul Grijalva worked to create neighborhood centers like El Pueblo here and in fact he managed the center for quite some time. So we came here to ask people the qualities theyd like to s…

Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva remembered as champion of working people

Longtime Tucson Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, who inspired generations of environmental and inner-city activists in a political career that spanned more than a half-century, died Thursday morning.

Candlelight vigil held for Raúl Grijalva

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — A candlelight vigil was held Sunday to honor the life of late congressman Raúl M. Grijalva.

Arizona House member Grijalva dies at age 77 - ExchangeMonitor

(Page 1) Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) who served on the House Natural Resources Committee has died at age 77 apparently from complications from lung Cancer

CTUIR issues statement on the passing of Rep. Raúl Grijalva

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is deeply saddened by the passing of Arizona Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died March 13 at age 77 from cancer complications. “Rep. Grijalva was a true public servant, advocating 22 years in Congress for his constituents and Native American nations. He was a champion of the environment and an active member of the Congressional Native American Caucus. For example, he convened…

Raúl Grijalva: Rest in Power

We at Amazon Watch express our heartfelt condolences to Rep. Grijalva’s family, community, and constituents. He wasn’t just a passive ally of Amazonian peoples but a proactive champion – dedicating time and resources to listen to grassroots leaders and using his influence to stand in solidarity at crucial moments. The post Raúl Grijalva: Rest in Power first appeared on Amazon Watch.