Two Congressional District 7 candidates participate in General Debate

Grijalva and Butierez clash on immigration, mining and data centers in CD7 debate

Republican Daniel Butierez and Democrat Adelita Grijalva faced off Tuesday during a debate as they seek to fill an empty seat in Arizona’s Congressional District 7.

Two Congressional District 7 candidates participate in General Debate

TUCSON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Two congressional candidates, Adelita Grijalva (D) and Daniel Butierez (R), are participating in the Clean Elections' General Debate in Tucson Tuesday. Grijalva and Butierez are running to fill a seat left vacant by the late Congressman Raul Grijalva as well as "represent one of the most geographically and demographically diverse districts in Arizona," according to a press release. The press release says this race is…

Grijalva and Butierez in CD7 debate - AZ Luminaria

Voters in Southern Arizona’s Congressional District 7 can watch a live debate between the candidates — Republican Daniel Butierez and Democrat Adelita Grijalva — on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. The debate will stream here. The special election will decide who fills the the U.S. House seat left vacant after longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s death in March. The general election is set for Sept. 23, with the winner serving through 2026. Representatives a…