Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said he will not run for the open congressional seat in Arizona’s 7th district, fueling speculation that Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late House Democrat Raul Grijalva, will run.
Grijalva died earlier this month, which prompted a special election to fill his vacant House seat. After telling news outlets he was considering a bid for the congressional seat, Fontes announced Wednesday that he will not run, noting his decision was in part based on President Donald Trump’s alleged desire to “cancel elections.”
“With this week’s Executive Order from the Trump Administration, I firmly believe the President is laying the groundwork to cancel elections in 2026,” Fontes said.
Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday requiring people to provide proof of citizenship in order to vote in federal elections.
“After careful…
