2026 Elections · Arizona

Arizona's 7th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Arizona congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Arizona's 7th Congressional District in 2026?

Adelita Grijalva (Democratic) and Daniel Butierez (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Adelita Grijalva votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts, and she opposes expanding detention facilities and militarizing the border due to poor conditions and lack of oversight 13. Daniel Butierez supports policies to foster economic growth, create jobs, reduce inflation, promote innovation, and address local Arizona economic challenges like housing and water scarcity, and he supports securing the southern border with resources for U.S. Border Patrol as well as the bipartisan Dignity Act combining border security with a legal work-status path for longtime undocumented residents with clean records 256.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAdelita GrijalvaDemocraticDaniel ButierezRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Grijalva votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Butierez supports policies to foster economic growth, create jobs, reduce inflation, promote innovation, and address local Arizona economic challenges like housing and water scarcity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Adelita Grijalva votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts 1. Daniel Butierez supports policies to foster economic growth, create jobs, reduce inflation, promote innovation, and address local Arizona economic challenges like housing and water scarcity 2.
Healthcare

Grijalva votes yea on rural and early care acts but nay on Medicaid and health care premium reduction bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Grijalva opposes the expansion of detention facilities and the militarization of the border, criticizing poor conditions and lack of oversight.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Grijalva votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Butierez supports securing the southern border and providing U.S. Border Patrol with necessary resources to effectively do their job.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Butierez supports the bipartisan Dignity Act, pairing increased border security with a legal work-status path for longtime undocumented residents who have clean records.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Adelita Grijalva opposes expanding detention facilities and militarizing the border, citing concerns about poor conditions and lack of oversight 1. She votes against multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but supports a national emergency resolution 2. Daniel Butierez supports securing the southern border and providing resources to U.S. Border Patrol 3. He also supports the bipartisan Dignity Act, which combines increased border security with a legal work-status path for longtime undocumented residents with clean records 4.
Public Safety & Crime

Grijalva votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Butierez supports addressing homelessness by prioritizing treatment, accountability, and community safety, including stronger drug rehabilitation programs and mental health reform.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Adelita Grijalva votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, bail, and violent offender bills 1. Daniel Butierez supports addressing homelessness by prioritizing treatment, accountability, and community safety, including stronger drug rehabilitation programs and mental health reform 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Grijalva votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Butierez supports overhauling the federal tax system by simplifying it, cutting taxes, capping rates low, eliminating most deductions favoring the powerful, and ultimately abolishing the IRS.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Adelita Grijalva votes in favor of tax relief and extension acts but against budget resolutions and appropriations bills 1. Daniel Butierez supports simplifying the federal tax system, cutting taxes, capping rates low, eliminating most deductions favoring the powerful, and ultimately abolishing the IRS 2.
Energy & Environment

Grijalva criticizes the closure of public lands for border wall construction, highlighting the damage to sensitive ecosystems and lack of transparency.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Grijalva votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer choice and heating fuel bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Grijalva votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Adelita Grijalva votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts. Daniel Butierez supports policies to foster economic growth, create jobs, reduce inflation, promote innovation, and address local Arizona economic challenges like housing and water scarcity.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Adelita Grijalva opposes expanding detention facilities and militarizing the border, citing concerns about poor conditions and lack of oversight. She votes against multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but supports a national emergency resolution. Daniel Butierez supports securing the southern border and providing resources to U.S. Border Patrol. He also supports the bipartisan Dignity Act, which combines increased border security with a legal work-status path for longtime undocumented residents with clean records.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Adelita Grijalva votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, bail, and violent offender bills. Daniel Butierez supports addressing homelessness by prioritizing treatment, accountability, and community safety, including stronger drug rehabilitation programs and mental health reform.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Adelita Grijalva votes in favor of tax relief and extension acts but against budget resolutions and appropriations bills. Daniel Butierez supports simplifying the federal tax system, cutting taxes, capping rates low, eliminating most deductions favoring the powerful, and ultimately abolishing the IRS.