Jose Malvido is a candidate for the U.S. Rep. for Arizona District 7

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - José Malvido is running for the open congressional seat left after the passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva.

Malvido has worked for a variety of non-profits and medical organizations.

"I spent my life working for communities and accountability and transparency has been a part of my game," he says.

Some of his key focuses are medicare for all, no college tuition, and raising the minimum wage.

Malvido says he's campaigning for the seat because he doesn't like how the country is currently being run.

"I don't care if I serve several years, the main thing I want to do is disrupt what's happening and prevent the erosion of the three branches of government," he explained.

While Malvido may not have as much political experience he sees this as a positive thing.

"No I'm not a politician and I think that's why that also makes me more qualified because I don't care about being a politician, I care about serving the people," Malvido says.

He says he is against what he describes as the genocide in Palestine, against the current ICE raids, and wants to be a voice for marginalized communities throughout Arizona.

"I will take Yuma County and especially the pueblitos into account and not ignore you, and just to make it further, I'll find pathways of direct communication with folks in the communities," Malvido said.

The Arizona Special Primary Election will be held on July 15.