Adelita Grijalva Sworn into U.S. House After Delay
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives after a seven-week delay, filling Arizona's 7th District seat.
Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on November 12, 2025, filling the seat of her late father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, after winning a special election in Arizona's 7th District.
The swearing-in, conducted by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., occurred more than seven weeks after her electoral victory. The delay, attributed to the House being out of session during a government shutdown, drew criticism from Democrats who alleged political motives, particularly concerning Grijalva's potential to sign a discharge petition related to the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Upon taking office, Grijalva signed the petition, providing the necessary 218th signature to potentially trigger a vote on the matter. Her induction narrows the Republican majority in the House to 219-214. Grijalva has expressed her commitment to continuing her father's legacy, focusing on progressive policies such as environmental justice, labor rights, tribal sovereignty, and public education.
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