{"id":2416641,"date":"2025-03-27T13:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-secretary-of-state-rules-out-run-for-open-house-seat\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:30:00","slug":"arizona-secretary-of-state-rules-out-run-for-open-house-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-secretary-of-state-rules-out-run-for-open-house-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Secretary of State rules out run for open house seat"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farizona-secretary-of-state-rules-out-run-for-open-house-seat%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2416641&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has announced he will not run for the open Congressional seat in Arizona\u2019s seventh district, following the death of House Democrat Raul Grijalva. This decision has opened the possibility for Grijalva&#8217;s daughter, Adelita Grijalva, to enter the race. Fontes cited concerns over President Trump&#8217;s recent executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote as part of his reasoning for not pursuing a congressional bid. Adelita Grijalva, who has been on the Pima County board of Supervisors, has indicated her intention to run, emphasizing her commitment to social justice and her father&#8217;s legacy. The primary election is set for July 15, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-y-democrats-choose-tom-suozzi-as-candidate-for-george-santos-seat\/\" title=\"NY ... pick Tom Suozzi for George Santos&#039; ...\">special election scheduled<\/a> for September 23.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Arizona secretary of state rules out run for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-trump-official-sery-kim-announces-congressional-bid-in-texas\/\" title=\"Former Trump official Sery Kim announces congressional bid in Texas\">open house seat<\/a>, opening door for Grijalva&rsquo;s daughter<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2076335\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Arizona<\/a> Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said he will not run for the open Congressional seat in Arizona&rsquo;s seventh district, fueling speculation that Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late House Democrat Raul Grijalva, will run.<\/p>\n<p>Grijalva <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3347328\/rep-raul-grijalva-dies-77-cancer-battle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">died earlier this month<\/a>, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3348233\/what-comes-next-raul-grijalva-arizona-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">prompted a special election to fill <\/a>his vacant House seat. After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/moderate-democrats-introduce-rival-drug-pricing-plan-imperiling-pelosi-backed-proposal\/\" title=\"Moderate ... Introduce Rival Drug Pricing Plan, Imperiling Pelosi-Backed Proposal\">telling news outlets<\/a> he was considering a bid for the congressional seat, Fontes announced Wednesday that he will not run, noting his decision was in-part based on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s alleged desire to &ldquo;cancel elections.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3360956\/dnc-chairman-ken-martin-campaign-florida-special-election-randy-fine-josh-weil\/\">DNC chairman to campaign in Florida ahead of closer-than-expected special election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3360482\/warning-signs-democrats-republicans-next-elections\/\">Warning signs for Democrats and Republicans ahead of next elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3360544\/house-democrats-progressive-challengers-fight-trump-resistance\/\">House Democrats draw progressive challengers in fight over Trump resistance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3358947\/trump-executive-order-proof-citizenship-vote-federal-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">this week&rsquo;s Executive Order<\/a> from the Trump Administration, I firmly believe the President is laying the groundwork to cancel elections in 2026,&rdquo; Fontes said.<\/p>\n<p>Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday requiring people to provide proof of citizenship in order to vote in federal elections.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;After careful thought and reflection, I have decided that for family, for country, and for democracy, I will continue to defend America as Arizona&rsquo;s Secretary of State,&rdquo; Fontes added.<\/p>\n<p>Twenty-two people have so far filed statements of interest to run in the race. Former Democratic state Rep. Daniel Hernandez has also announced his candidacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fontes&rsquo; decision not to run in the race could make room for the late congressman&rsquo;s daughter, Adelita Grijalva, who has sat on the Pima County Board of Supervisors since 2020, to take his place. She served on the Tucson Unified School District governing board for 20 years, until 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Grijalva <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonadailyindependent.com\/2025\/03\/23\/late-congressman-grijalvas-daughter-indicates-intent-to-run-for-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">spoke<\/a> at the Tucson &ldquo;Fighting Oligarchy Tour&rdquo; rally last week with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), where she hinted at a run.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Are we going to stand by silently while the billionaire boys club who bought this last election rolls over our rights? No way. This broligarchy has got to go,&rdquo; Grijalva said. &ldquo;I realized there is no better way to honor my dad than to add my voice to this event. I want to join his friends who also fight for those who have no voice, can always be counted on to speak truth to power, and show us what is possible when we stand up for justice, equity, and dignity for all.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3355766\/democratic-attorneys-general-resistance-trump-2-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>DEMOCRATIC ATTORNEYS GENERAL EMERGE AS SOME OF THE ONLY REAL RESISTANCE AGAINST TRUMP 2.0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The district, which sits along the state&rsquo;s border with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mexico<\/a> and includes some Western suburbs of Tucson, the city of Yuma, and many <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">rural border communities<\/a>, is heavily Democratic with Grijalva having easily won his recent elections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) called a primary to be held on July 15 with the special election to fill the seat to be held on September 23. 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