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.

Group of people holding signs during a protest about the effects of nuclear testing, with a prominent banner reading "Welcome Navajo Uranium Radiation Victims Committee."

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.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a Biden-Harris reproductive freedom campaign event in Phoenix on June 24, 2024, the second anniversary of the overturn of Roe v. Wade. “Our work right now is absolutely directly going to affect the people of Arizona, the people of our country, but will have an impact on people around the world. That's what's in our hands right now,” Harris said at the event. (Photo by Stella Subasic/Cronkite News)

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.

President Joe Biden gives a speech at the Tempe Arts Center in September 2023. (File photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

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.

President Joe Biden flies to Arizona on Dec. 6, 2022. Seated on either side of him are former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly. Next to Kelly are Reps. Raul Grijalva and Greg Stanton. (Photo by Adam Schultz/White House)

‘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.

Nearly 200 people attend a meeting to discuss the proposed national monument near the Grand Canyon in Flagstaff on July 18, 2023. (Photo by Ashley Lay/Cronkite News)

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.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. McCarthy had made securing the border a key issue during the midterm elections. (Photo by James Powel/Cronkite News)

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.

Luis Pozzolo (Photo courtesy of the Luis Pozzolo campaign)

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.

Raúl Grijalva (Photo courtesy of the Raúl Grijalva campaign)