er social media presence — particularly on TikTok — has been substantial, with hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views on campaign content.
When she announced her candidacy on April 2, 2025, Foxx’s campaign was framed as a new model for progressive engagement: “crash out or Congress,” she said, emphasizing that her lived experience — spanning struggles with housing security and economic precarity — differentiated her from more traditional candidates.
Her supporters viewed her as a potential symbol of generational change and revitalized energy within the Democratic Party.
Many pointed to her small‑donor fundraising model — mostly contributions under $200 — as evidence of a broad and enthusiastic grassroots base.
Adelita Grijalva: Community Legacy and Electoral Strength
Opposing Foxx was Adelita Grijalva, a 54‑year‑old former Pima County Supervisor and the daughter of the late Raúl Grijalva, a progressive stalwart in Arizona politics.
Adelita’s own record included decades of service in local governance, advocacy on education and immigrant rights, and a long‑standing presence in the district.
Grijalva’s campaign was marked by endorsements from several top Democratic progressives — including Senators Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez — as well as prominent local figures.
Her messaging emphasized deep ties to community work, worker and immigrant rights, and continuity of Grijalva’s progressive legacy.
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