Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in Wednesday following a seven-week delay after a special election, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office announced Tuesday.
Johnson’s office confirmed plans to administer the oath of office to Grijalva at about 4 p.m. Wednesday before the lower chamber holds votes on a funding bill to reopen the government.
“I almost can’t believe it’s true,” the newly elected Democrat said in a video posted to X on Nov. 10.
The newest U.S. House of Representatives member was elected on Sept. 23 to take over a seat left vacant after her father, U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, died of cancer while in office. Her father—also a Democrat—had served since 2003….
Arizona Rep.-Elect Grijalva to Be Sworn In on Wednesday: Speaker Johnson
