Voto Latino Congratulates Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva on Being Sworn In as the First Latina Elected to Represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District

Washington, D.C. — Seven weeks after being overwhelmingly elected by the people of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District and following obstruction by Speaker Johnson, Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva has now been sworn into the office, giving the more than 800,000 Arizonans a voice back in the halls of Congress. 

In response to the swearing in of Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, Voto Latino issued the following statement: 

“Voto Latino proudly congratulates Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva on her historic swearing-in to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, as Arizona’s first Latina elected to Congress. Today is a moment of celebration for Arizonans whose voices are finally being heard in Washington, after House Speaker Johnson intentionally delayed her swearing-in. This is more than a procedural moment—it’s a restoration of the people’s voice.

Adelita’s unwavering commitment to her community, her leadership on education and equity, and her lifelong fight for working families embody the very best of public service. We are certain that she will uphold the legacy of her father, the late Representative Raúl Grijalva, in championing the issues that matter most to the Latino community. 

Congresswoman Grijalva’s swearing-in is not just a personal milestone; it’s a testament to the power of democracy and the persistence of the people she serves. Voto Latino looks forward to working with her to ensure that Latino communities continue to have a strong voice in Washington.”

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Voto Latino is a civic advocacy organization dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy. Since its founding, Voto Latino has registered nearly two million voters. In 2024, the organization took legal action to protect voting rights, filing multiple lawsuits in Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina to safeguard access to the ballot ahead of the elections.