Early voting began Wednesday for Congressional District 7’s special primary election to fill the vacancy of longtime Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva, who died in March.
Five Democrats are on the ballot, including Adelita Grijalva, the congressman’s daughter. There are also three Republicans on the ticket.
CD7 covers most of Pima County, all of Santa Cruz County, and parts of Cochise and Maricopa counties.
Watch the candidates for the Democratic primary in Arizona's 7th Congressional District special election face off in a debate at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10.
Candidates for the Republican primary in Arizona's 7th Congressional District special election faced off in a debate on Monday, June 9.
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