First Arizona Latina elected to Congress, winning the 2025 special election for AZ-07 with 69% of the vote. Served two decades on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board and was the first Latina to chair the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Daughter of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva, who held the seat for over 20 years.
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Family & Heritage
Native Tucsonan and granddaughter of a bracero who came to the United States from Mexico in 1945. Eldest daughter of former U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva and Ramona Grijalva. Grew up with her two sisters on the south side of Tucson. Married to Sol Grijalva and mother of three children: Adelina, Raul, and Joaquin.
Political Career
Before Politics
Director of the non-profit juvenile diversion program Pima County Teen Court for over 25 years. Served on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board from 2002 to 2022, becoming the first female Latina to serve as board chair. Elected to Pima County Board of Supervisors for District 5 in 2020, becoming the first Latina and second woman to serve as Chair.
Education
B.A. in Political Science, University of Arizona, 1995; Pueblo High School, 1989
Key Issues & Priorities
Public education and early childhood development
Environmental justice and climate resilience
Affordable housing
Tribal sovereignty
Workers' rights and the right to organize