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Raúl Grijalva

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Raúl Grijalva is running for Arizona US Representative, District 7, Democratic Primary.

Political background

Raúl Grijalva is currently the US Representative in Congressional District 7. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term in this position. He previously served as U.S. Representative in Arizona's Congressional District 3 for 5 terms from 2013 to 2023, U.S. Representative in Congressional District 7 for 5 terms from 2003 to 2013, School Board Member in Tucson Unified School District for 3 terms from 1974 to 1986, and Board Member for Pima County Board of Supervisors for 4 terms from 1988 to 2003.

Professional background

Raúl previously worked as an assistant dean for Hispanic student affairs at the University of Arizona and as a community organizer in Tucson.

Personal background

Raúl is from Tucson, Arizona and attended Sunnyside High Schoo. He earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Arizona. He and his wife Ramona have 3 children.

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Economy

Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Opposes privatizing Social Security.

Cosponsored the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, which would provide workers with up to 12 weeks of partial paid time off for childbirth, health conditions, or caregiving.

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Healthcare

Wants to expand Medicare and Medicaid and allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices to lower prescription drug prices.

Supports abortion and traveling across state lines to receive an abortion.

Said, "More must be done to make a health care system that works for everyone in our country – not just the wealthy."

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Voting & Elections

Supports "restoring the individual’s voice during election season, encouraging participation in the political process, and diminishing the impact of super PAC and dark money."

Cosponsored the Freedom to Vote Act, which would expand voting access by making election day a holiday, allowing internet registration and absentee voting, and addressing redistricting.

Cosponsored House Bill 51, which would allow Washington, DC to be its own state with 2 senators and 1 representative in Congress.

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Public Safety

Supports gun control.

Cosponsored Ethan's Law, which would enforce safer storage of guns to prevent accidental shooting, suicides, violence, and stolen guns.

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Education

Supports the cancellation of student loan debt.

Opposes school vouchers.

Said, "Instead of stepping back and hoping our kids get a good education, I believe Congress should step up, and increase access to high-quality schools."

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Opposes the travel ban that would restrict entry for refugees and asylum seekers.

Supports healthcare reform and educational benefits for veterans.

Believes in immigration reform that allows undocumented immigrants with no criminal history to gain citizenship.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports using more renewable energy and less fossil fuels.

Cosponsored the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2023, which would prohibit offshore drilling off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cosponsored House Bill 598, which would reduce greenhouse gases and climate change by aiming for 100 percent renewable electricity and zero-emission cars by 2030.

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Endorsements

Endorsed by the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, and the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund.

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