Tucson political activist and social media personality Deja Foxx has entered the race to replace Congressman Raùl Grijalva, who passed away last month.
Foxx officially declared her nomination for the upcoming Democratic primary in Congressional District 7, a safe blue district in southern Arizona. She joins former state lawmaker Daniel Hernandez and former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, the late congressman’s daughter, in the race.
This isn't just politics—it's personal. From long nights at the gas station to becoming the first in my family to graduate college—I know what's at stake because I've lived it. This moment calls for more than a politician. You deserve a fighter.
— Deja Foxx (@Deja_Foxx) April 2, 2025
I'm running for #AZ07. #FoxxForAZ pic.twitter.com/xVBxRtSIgd
Foxx has large followings on multiple social media platforms, including TikTok, and founded GenZ Girl Gang, a content creator community, according to Vanity Fair. She also hosts Girls on the Ground, a series of interviews with female politicians.
At just 19 years old, Foxx worked as an influencer and strategist for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign in 2019. She also spoke at the Democratic National Convention last year, becoming the first content creator with a speaking slot at the DNC.
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