Next week’s Democratic primary for an open House seat in southern Arizona appears, on paper, to encapsulate the generational and ideological schisms that have split the party since its sweeping losses in 2024.

Eight candidates will go before southern Arizona voters at the ballot box Tuesday in special congressional primaries to replace longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died in March from complications from cancer treatment.

More than two-thirds (68%) of Arizona voters agree “our democracy is under threat and at risk for future generations.” This includes 84% of Democrats, 65% of independent and unaffiliated voters, and 60% of Republicans.

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill will decimate Medicaid in Arizona, but the biggest cuts conveniently don't go into effect until after the 2026 election.