Washington, D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa Arizona congratulate Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva on her win in Arizona’s 7th district special election. 

“Adelita Grijalva is a climate champion who will now continue to fight for Arizona communities in Congress!” said LCV Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld. “Trump and extreme Congressional Republicans are continuing to attack protections for our health and safety and raise costs for families with their latest threats to shut down the government unless critical programs are gutted. We look forward to working with Adelita Grijalva to fight back against these attacks on our environment and democracy, and to protect our public lands, address the climate crisis, and fight for environmental justice and future generations.”

“We are extremely proud that Arizona is sending its first Latina to Congress!” said Chispa Arizona Executive Director Vianey Olivarría. “Adelita Grijalva is a climate champion and Earth protector with deep roots in the communities she has been serving for decades. We are excited to see her take that leadership to the national stage and put the interests of her constituents at the forefront. ¡Felicidades!”

LCV Victory Fund invested $60,000 in the special primary election on a television ad program to help elect Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. 

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