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Democratic congressman Raúl Grijalva of Arizona dead at 77

Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva died at 77 on March 13 in Tucson after a lung cancer diagnosis in April 2024, as confirmed by his office.
Grijalva served in Congress for Arizona's 7th district since 2023 and was known for his advocacy on issues such as environmental protection and civil rights during his long career in public service.
Under Arizona law, his congressional seat will be filled through a special primary and general election called by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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Raúl Grijalva, Longtime AZ Congressman and Defender of Immigrant & Environmental Rights, Dies at 77

Longtime Democratic Congressmember Raúl Grijalva died Thursday from complications from his cancer treatment. For over two decades, Grijalva represented Arizona’s 7th and 3rd Congressional Districts, a vast border region that includes his hometown of Tucson. He was a leading progressive voice who championed immigrant rights and environmental justice. Grijalva was the longest-serving co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and a member of…

21 days ago·New York, United States

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NRDC Mourns the Passing of Representative Raúl M. Grijalva, a Champion for Environmental Justice and Public Lands

Over his decades in public service, he played a pivotal role in advancing policies to protect our oceans and public lands, strengthen tribal consultation, and address climate change. His impact will be felt for generations to come....

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Democrat congressman dies at 77

Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) died at the age of 77 on Thursday after experiencing “complications” from his lung cancer treatments. In a Thursday statement, the Democrat lawmaker’s office staff said it was “saddened to announce the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva” and noted that Grijalva “fought a long and brave battle.” Grijalva’s staff wrote, “More than two decades ago, Rep. Grijalva embarked on a journey to be a voice for Southern Ariz…

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Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s Legacy: A Champion of Environmental Justice and Public Service

PHOENIX, AZ – Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, a tireless advocate for environmental protection, Indigenous rights, and social justice, passed away on March 13, 2025, due to complications from cancer treatments. Serving Arizona’s 7th District for more than two decades, Grijalva’s leadership left an indelible mark on national policies and the communities he represented. As Chair of the House… Source

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Influential Democratic Congressman Dies at Age 77 - Special Election to Be Held

Arizona Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva died on Thursday following complications from his cancer treatment. He was 77 years old. The lawmaker’s staff said in a statement that Grijalva was “steadfast […] The post Influential Democratic Congressman Dies at Age 77 - Special Election to Be Held appeared first on The Western Journal.

22 days ago·Phoenix, United States

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Social Media Erupts Over Congressman’s Reaction to Trump Job Cuts — After His Death

(J. Scott Applewhite/AP photo) Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) decried President Donald Trump’s move to cut thousands of jobs at the U.S. Department of Education in a long post on X Thursday, but there was one problem — he was dead at the time. The post from Grijalva’s official X account, posted at 3:16 p.m. Thursday, slammed the president’s decision — but Grijalva had died that morning, according to a statement from his family that read, “The Office …

22 days ago·United States

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