A handful of Democratic candidates are looking to win a special election in a congressional district along the U.S. border with Mexico to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.).
The 7th Congressional District will hold special primary elections on July 15, with winners facing off in the general election on Sept. 23. Given that the district is heavily Democratic, the winner of the primary contest will be favored to win the general election on Sept. 23.
Grijalva served in the seat for 22 years and was, at one point, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, giving the district a legacy of progressive politics….