Democrat Adelita Grijalva won the special election for Arizona's 7th Congressional District tonight, September 24th, at 11:08 p.m. EDT, according to the Associated Press. Grijalva secured victory with 70.7% of the vote, defeating Republican Daniel Butierez, who garnered 27.5%. This win will narrow the Republican majority in the House to 219-214 once Grijalva is sworn in next month. She plans to support the Massie-Khanna discharge petition, potentially forcing a vote on releasing the Epstein files. In political commentary, Senator Lindsey Graham reiterated his endorsement of Donald Trump for the 2028 presidential election, stating, "Trump 2028. I hope this never ends." Graham also offered advice on handling Russian jets, saying, "When he asks what should you do if a Russian jet flies into your country, shoot it down!" This statement was made during a period when a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury and B-2A Stealth Bombers were observed in flight, suggesting preparations for a major U.S. Strategic Command nuclear exercise, following the conclusion of France's "Poker 2025-3" nuclear exercise. Early results from Arizona's 7th congressional district show significant shifts in voter support compared to the 2024 election, with Pima County seeing a swing from Democrat +28 to Democrat +46, and Cochise County moving from Democrat +19 to Democrat +47, according to VoteHubUS. Maricopa County also experienced a notable shift, moving from Democrat +16 to Democrat +36. Conversely, Yuma County saw a swing from Democrat +1 to Democrat +22, while Pinal County moved from Republican +32 to Republican +20. In other news, Senator Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday afternoon, with Rubio issuing a stern warning to Russia, stating, "Patience Not Infinite." This meeting occurs amidst ongoing international military exercises and political developments.
