Raúl Grijalva

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Raúl Grijalva

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 19, 1948
Date of Death March 13, 2025 (Age: 77)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Raúl Grijalva holds a strong educational background, having graduated from Sunnyside High School. He began his career in public service by being elected to the Tucson Unified School District board, where he served until 1986. Grijalva also directed the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, where he honed his leadership skills. He later transitioned to higher education, serving as Assistant Dean for Hispanic Student Affairs at the University of Arizona. His extensive experience in public service continued as a member and chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

Political Ideas

Raúl Grijalva's political philosophy is marked by an unexpected alignment of environmental advocacy with regional economic interests, as seen in his support for mining law reform and federal oversight of offshore oil drilling. His ideological stance is deeply progressive, consistently aligning with liberal causes and earning high marks from civil rights groups. Grijalva's rhetoric often juxtaposes environmental protection with economic pragmatism, a tension that invites deeper inquiry into how he balances these priorities. His foreign policy positions, including advocating for troop withdrawals while supporting specific programs, further illustrate a nuanced approach to international engagement.

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2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arizona 7th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

171,954 votes (63.50%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Education and Workforce
Natural Resources
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2022 Arizona's 7th congressional district election

126,418 votes (64.50%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona's 3rd congressional district, 2020

174,243 votes (64.60%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona's 3rd congressional district, 2018

114,650 votes (63.90%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona’s 3rd congressional district, 2016

148,973 votes (98.60%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona’s 3rd congressional district, 2014

58,192 votes (55.70%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona's 3rd congressional district, 2012

98,468 votes (58.40%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona's 7th congressional district election, 2010

79,935 votes (50.20%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona's 7th congressional district election, 2008

124,304 votes (63.30%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2006 Arizona’s 7th congressional district election

80,354 votes (61.10%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Arizona's 7th congressional district election, 2004

108,868 votes (62.10%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arizona's 7th congressional district election, 2002

59.00% of vote

Win