Deja Foxx Enters Arizona Democratic Primary
- Deja Foxx on stage at Global Citizen NOW summit
- Deja Foxx in Press Room at Jingle Ball 2021
- Deja Foxx speaking at Moonpie event in Phoenix
- Doug Emhoff greeted by local officials in Arizona
- Adelita S. Grijalva at Lukeville Port conference
- Deja Foxx and Chrissy Teigen take a selfie
- Jeff Flake and Loretta Lynch at Purdue University
Deja Foxx on stage at Global Citizen NOW summit
Social media influencer Deja Foxx entered the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, seeking to replace the late Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ). She became the youngest candidate in the five-person race and polled closely behind frontrunner Adelita Grijalva, the congressman’s daughter. However, despite her campaign's efforts, Grijalva soundly defeated Foxx after claiming 65% of the vote.
Deja Foxx in Press Room at Jingle Ball 2021
Foxx said, "This moment calls for more than a politician. You deserve a fighter." She added, "This is more than a campaign. This is a movement. This is a fight for our future."
Deja Foxx speaking at Moonpie event in Phoenix
Foxx aimed for a come-from-behind win, being one of five candidates competing in the primary. Foxx had hoped to emulate New York City progressive Zohran Mamdani’s electoral success.
Doug Emhoff greeted by local officials in Arizona
Grijalva was strongly endorsed by Arizona Democrats Sen. Mark Kelly and Sen. Ruben Gallego. Other Democratic contenders included State Rep. Daniel Hernandez and activist Jose Malvido Jr.
Adelita S. Grijalva at Lukeville Port conference
Grijalva said, “This is a victory not for me, but for our community and the progressive movement my dad started in Southern Arizona more than 50 years ago.”
Deja Foxx and Chrissy Teigen take a selfie
The Democratic Party has faced ongoing division among establishment members and progressives. Foxx, known for having challenged Sen. Jeff Flake on reproductive rights, was backed by David Hogg, the former DNC vice chair.
Jeff Flake and Loretta Lynch at Purdue University
Hogg campaigned alongside Foxx, going to door-to-door with her. Hogg has repeatedly warned of Democrats' standing as they approach the 2026 midterm elections. He stated, "We have a real challenge ahead of us. We lost voting share with almost every demographic across the board, and despite all that Trump has done, our approvals remain at 27%."
Michael Davis covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.
