In Arizona's 7th Congressional District primary election, Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic nomination with 62% of the vote, outpacing Deja Foxx, who received 21%. Grijalva was endorsed by prominent left-of-center figures while Foxx aimed to connect with Gen Z voters. The New York Times criticized Zohran Mamdani during his NYC mayoral campaign, sparking discussions on the differences between the two races. Local issues matter more to district voters than the NYC mayoral race, emphasizing regional political dynamics.
Foxx raked in just 21% of the vote, compared to Grijalva's 62%. The Grey Lady painted Grijalva's victory as an establishment victory.
Grijalva is established in the district. She served as a member of the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board for 20 years, then as a member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors for District 5 from 2021 to 2025.
Mamdani momentum withered in the deserts of southern Arizona on Tuesday night.
Voters there had their own preoccupations, and should not be burdened with responsibility for shaping the future of New York City any more than Mamdani should be exported to Arizona.
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