Arizona Democratic candidate Adelita Grijalva (R) smiles as she celebrates with her mother Ramona Grijalva after being declared the winner against Republican Daniel Butierez to fill the Congressional District 7 seat held by the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva in a special election in Tucson, Ariz., on Sept. 23, 2025. Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo
Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in Wednesday following a seven-week delay after a special election, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office announced Tuesday.
Johnson’s office confirmed plans to administer the oath of office to Grijalva at about 4 p.m. Wednesday before the lower chamber holds votes on a funding bill to reopen the government.
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