Longtime AZ Congressman Raúl Grijalva dead at 77
WASHINGTON – Tucson congressman Raúl Grijalva died Thursday after a battle with cancer. Aides announced the death of the 12-term Democrat, a leading voice among progressive Democrats since his election in 2002.
Trump’s upcoming address to Congress: Arizona Democrats denounce ‘havoc’ and Republicans aren’t sure what to expect
WASHINGTON – Ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, Arizona Democrats say he’s done a “horrible job” and needs to explain how he’ll make life more affordable for regular Americans. Republicans like Rep. David Schweikert have no idea what to expect.
Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva, sidelined by cancer since February, says next term will be his last
WASHINGTON – Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva, absent from Washington since February as he underwent cancer treatment, now says he won’t seek reelection in 2026. He’s seeking a 12th term next month and at age 76, says it’s time to step aside for someone younger after it’s up.
Navajo and other radiation, uranium mine survivors demand action on stalled RECA compensation program
WASHINGTON – Survivors of radiation exposure from Arizona and New Mexico protested in Washington and demanded a U.S. House vote on a compensation program that expired in June. The Navajo and Laguna Pueblo nations largely made up the group pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson.
Gov. Katie Hobbs, other Arizona Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris for presidential nomination after Joe Biden bows out
WASHINGTON – Arizona Democratic delegates have embraced Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s new presidential nominee since President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Gov. Katie Hobbs threw her support to Harris on Monday. Every Arizona Democrat in Congress backs Harris, as do most state party leaders.
Biden’s Arizona firewall starts to crack as oldest Democratic delegate in the state calls for him to quit presidential race
In Arizona, a key battleground state, Democratic delegates willing to weigh in publicly on Joe Biden’s future have mostly rejected calls for him to quit the presidential race. That changed Friday when a 91-year-old delegate called on the 81-year-old president to drop his reelection bid.
Stanton joins House Democrat calls for Biden to drop reelection bid as GOP ties Arizona Dems to president’s sinking ship
WASHINGTON – Rep. Greg Stanton of Phoenix joined a growing list of House Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid. Republicans are slamming Arizona Democrats who haven’t issued such calls. Biden has slipped in Arizona polls since a disastrous debate performance, and the GOP is determined to capitalize.
‘We cannot continue to scar Mother Earth’: Public shows support for proposed monument near Grand Canyon
FLAGSTAFF – Dozens of community members, tribal leaders and state officials gathered in Flagstaff to show their support for a proposed national monument around the Grand Canyon, saying the designation could protect natural and cultural resources. Critics say the monument could hurt the economy.
Republicans, Democrats offer differing visions during respective Arizona border visits
DOUGLAS – House Speaker Kevin McCarthy toured the border Thursday with a delegation of Republican freshmen and demanded border security from the Biden administration for an area where McCarthy said Mexican "cartels are the biggest employer." Democrats brushed the tour off as just another photo op along the border.
U.S. House: Redistricting, midterm malaise tighten congressional races in Arizona
PHOENIX – Democrats face stiff challenges to hold their slim 5-4 seat majority in the House of Representative races in Arizona, while the GOP hopes redistricting and midterm backlash gives Republicans the lead.
U.S. House, District 7: Republican Luis Pozzolo mounts a long-shot campaign
Republican Luis Pozzolo, an immigrant from Uruguay and a triathlete who started a business that sells all-natural meats, is challenging longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva in the newly redrawn 7th Congressional District in southern Arizona.
U.S. House, District 7: Grijalva touts liberal credentials in seeking 11th term in Congress
Since winning his first election to Congress in 2002, Raúl Grijalva has become one of the most liberal voices in the House. He’s running for re-election in the newly redrawn 7th District in southern Arizona.
