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By Reagan Priest and Kiera Riley | Arizona Capitol Times
Adelita Grijalva announced she will run to fill her father’s congressional seat on Monday with the backing of major Democrats across Arizona, which consultants say make this primary one to watch.
Grijalva has long been the favored candidate to replace the late-Rep. Raúl Grijalva in Congressional District 7 and her candidacy comes with name recognition and wide support. Her announcement featured a long list of Democrats endorsing her, including Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, who will chair the campaign.
Several legislative Democrats from Southern Arizona also pledged their support, including Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan, Sen. Rosanna Gabaldon and Reps. Mariana Sandoval, Betty Villegas, Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, Nancy Gutierrez and Chris Mathis.
