State and federal lawmakers react to Adelita Grijalva’s win
(KYMA) - Lawmakers across the country are sharing their reaction to Adelita Grijalva winning the seat left vacant by her father, the late Congressman Raul Grijalva.
Former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords posted to X saying, "Congratulations...on being elected as the next congresswoman for AZ-07 and the first Latina to represent Arizona in Washington, DC...In her, Tucsonans voted for a true public servant who has spent her career working to keep Arizonans safe. We're excited to partner with such a strong gun safety champion in the fight to save lives."
Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), an non-profit organization in Arizona, also weighed in on Grijalva's victory.
Alejandra Gomez, Executive Director of LUCHA, said in part, "Adelita's win is a turning point...She's not going to Congress to blend in. She's going to lead, to fight, and to remind the Democratic Party what it looks like to be grounded in people, not corporate donors."
Other lawmakers also shared their reaction to her win:
Congratulations to @AdelitaForAZ on her victory in #AZ07! I look forward to working with Representative-Elect Grijalva as she fights and delivers for Southern Arizona families in Washington. https://t.co/Xzl3UWMfH8
— Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) September 24, 2025
Congratulations to Arizona’s first Latina congresswoman, @AdelitaForAZ!
— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) September 24, 2025
Our country and our state face tough challenges right now, and I know Adelita will get right to work helping solve them for Arizonans. I look forward to working together. pic.twitter.com/tLCwNnnhiV
From Arizona’s first Latino Senator to our first Latina congresswoman—¡felicitaciones!
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) September 24, 2025
Ready to get to work with @AdelitaForAZ! pic.twitter.com/w2Mjv8u37y
Congrats Adelita Grijalva! A true progressive fighter and partner in our fight against authoritarianism. Arizona’s delegation just got even stronger— I can’t wait to work with you in Congress! @AdelitaForAZ pic.twitter.com/QtOOYCRVED
— Yassamin Ansari (@yassaminansari) September 24, 2025
Congrats to Arizona’s newest member of Congress, Adelita Grijalva! She will be a champion for working families in Arizona and across the country.
— Kris Mayes (@krismayes) September 24, 2025
Congratulations to Adelita Grijalva for winning Arizona’s 7th congressional district!! Adelita was a terrific Pima County Supervisor and will be a terrific Member of Congress! https://t.co/WcoGCBydZb
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) September 24, 2025
Congratulations, @AdelitaForAZ! pic.twitter.com/rYkwM5teB2
— Democrats (@TheDemocrats) September 24, 2025
